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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,814.62, 605,530.71 and 247,847.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,814.62, 605,530.71 and 247,847.58 is: 342,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,814.62 : 605,530.71 = 247,847.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,814.62/605,530.71 = 247,847.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,814.62x = 605,530.71 × 247,847.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,814.62x = 150,079,321,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,079,321,089.18/438,814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,010.76

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