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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,606.98, 605,243.85 and 247,639.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,606.98, 605,243.85 and 247,639.22 is: 341,723.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,606.98 : 605,243.85 = 247,639.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,606.98/605,243.85 = 247,639.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,606.98x = 605,243.85 × 247,639.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,606.98x = 149,882,114,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,882,114,923.80/438,606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,723.05

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