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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,573.74, 605,231.66 and 247,587.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,573.74, 605,231.66 and 247,587.12 is: 341,670.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,573.74 : 605,231.66 = 247,587.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,573.74/605,231.66 = 247,587.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,573.74x = 605,231.66 × 247,587.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,573.74x = 149,847,563,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,847,563,632.22/438,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,670.17

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