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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,843.52, 605,604.48 and 247,857.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,843.52, 605,604.48 and 247,857.28 is: 342,043.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,843.52 : 605,604.48 = 247,857.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,843.52/605,604.48 = 247,857.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,843.52x = 605,604.48 × 247,857.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,843.52x = 150,103,479,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,103,479,168.61/438,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,043.28

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