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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,375.08, 604,957.74 and 247,428.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,375.08, 604,957.74 and 247,428.92 is: 341,451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,375.08 : 604,957.74 = 247,428.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,375.08/604,957.74 = 247,428.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,375.08x = 604,957.74 × 247,428.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,375.08x = 149,684,040,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,684,040,253.84/438,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,451.98

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