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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,821.82, 605,586.06 and 247,863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,821.82, 605,586.06 and 247,863.60 is: 342,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,821.82 : 605,586.06 = 247,863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,821.82/605,586.06 = 247,863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,821.82x = 605,586.06 × 247,863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,821.82x = 150,102,740,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,102,740,941.42/438,821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,058.52

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