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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,375.58, 604,958.43 and 247,429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,375.58, 604,958.43 and 247,429.42 is: 341,452.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,375.58 : 604,958.43 = 247,429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,375.58/604,958.43 = 247,429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,375.58x = 604,958.43 × 247,429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,375.58x = 149,684,513,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,684,513,459.01/438,375.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,452.67

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