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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,444.78, 605,081.79 and 247,388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,444.78, 605,081.79 and 247,388.46 is: 341,411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,444.78 : 605,081.79 = 247,388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,444.78/605,081.79 = 247,388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,444.78x = 605,081.79 × 247,388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,444.78x = 149,690,252,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,690,252,202.14/438,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,411.87

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