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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,551.13, 605,217.95 and 247,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,551.13, 605,217.95 and 247,571.13 is: 341,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,551.13 : 605,217.95 = 247,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,551.13/605,217.95 = 247,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,551.13x = 605,217.95 × 247,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,551.13x = 149,834,490,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,834,490,539.93/438,551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,657.97

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