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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,812.82, 605,573.64 and 247,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,812.82, 605,573.64 and 247,854.60 is: 342,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,812.82 : 605,573.64 = 247,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,812.82/605,573.64 = 247,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,812.82x = 605,573.64 × 247,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,812.82x = 150,094,212,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,094,212,312.74/438,812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,046.10

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