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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,652.48, 605,306.64 and 247,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,652.48, 605,306.64 and 247,684.72 is: 341,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,652.48 : 605,306.64 = 247,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,652.48/605,306.64 = 247,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,652.48x = 605,306.64 × 247,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,652.48x = 149,925,205,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,925,205,642.54/438,652.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,785.84

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