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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,548.88, 605,214.84 and 247,568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,548.88, 605,214.84 and 247,568.88 is: 341,654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,548.88 : 605,214.84 = 247,568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,548.88/605,214.84 = 247,568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,548.88x = 605,214.84 × 247,568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,548.88x = 149,832,360,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,832,360,098.18/438,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,654.87

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