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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,571.48, 605,194.86 and 247,603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,571.48, 605,194.86 and 247,603.72 is: 341,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,571.48 : 605,194.86 = 247,603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,571.48/605,194.86 = 247,603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,571.48x = 605,194.86 × 247,603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,571.48x = 149,848,498,660.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,848,498,660.88/438,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,674.06

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