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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,598.78, 605,266.47 and 247,624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,598.78, 605,266.47 and 247,624.48 is: 341,721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,598.78 : 605,266.47 = 247,624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,598.78/605,266.47 = 247,624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,598.78x = 605,266.47 × 247,624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,598.78x = 149,878,794,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,878,794,895.19/438,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,721.87

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