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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,411.32, 604,995.36 and 247,442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,411.32, 604,995.36 and 247,442.48 is: 341,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,411.32 : 604,995.36 = 247,442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,411.32/604,995.36 = 247,442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,411.32x = 604,995.36 × 247,442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,411.32x = 149,701,549,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,701,549,241.92/438,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,463.70

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