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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,408.32, 604,991.23 and 247,439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,408.32, 604,991.23 and 247,439.48 is: 341,459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,408.32 : 604,991.23 = 247,439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,408.32/604,991.23 = 247,439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,408.32x = 604,991.23 × 247,439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,408.32x = 149,698,711,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,698,711,712.21/438,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,459.56

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