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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,635.28, 605,344.68 and 247,578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,635.28, 605,344.68 and 247,578.96 is: 341,674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,635.28 : 605,344.68 = 247,578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,635.28/605,344.68 = 247,578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,635.28x = 605,344.68 × 247,578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,635.28x = 149,870,606,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,870,606,315.93/438,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,674.77

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