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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,552.48, 605,168.64 and 247,584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,552.48, 605,168.64 and 247,584.72 is: 341,647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,552.48 : 605,168.64 = 247,584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,552.48/605,168.64 = 247,584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,552.48x = 605,168.64 × 247,584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,552.48x = 149,830,508,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,830,508,287.18/438,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,647.84

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