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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,886.69, 605,612.57 and 245,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,886.69, 605,612.57 and 245,294.80 is: 338,478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,886.69 : 605,612.57 = 245,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,886.69/605,612.57 = 245,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,886.69x = 605,612.57 × 245,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,886.69x = 148,553,611,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,553,611,495.13/438,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,478.28

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