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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,848.07, 605,601.73 and 245,257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,848.07, 605,601.73 and 245,257.56 is: 338,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,848.07 : 605,601.73 = 245,257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,848.07/605,601.73 = 245,257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,848.07x = 605,601.73 × 245,257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,848.07x = 148,528,402,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,528,402,631.58/438,848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,450.62

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