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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,651.48, 605,305.26 and 247,683.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,651.48, 605,305.26 and 247,683.72 is: 341,784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,651.48 : 605,305.26 = 247,683.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,651.48/605,305.26 = 247,683.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,651.48x = 605,305.26 × 247,683.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,651.48x = 149,924,258,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,924,258,532.37/438,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,784.46

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