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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,604.98, 605,241.09 and 247,637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,604.98, 605,241.09 and 247,637.22 is: 341,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,604.98 : 605,241.09 = 247,637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,604.98/605,241.09 = 247,637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,604.98x = 605,241.09 × 247,637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,604.98x = 149,880,220,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,880,220,957.37/438,604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,720.29

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