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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,888.68, 605,615.32 and 245,296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,888.68, 605,615.32 and 245,296.80 is: 338,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,888.68 : 605,615.32 = 245,296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,888.68/605,615.32 = 245,296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,888.68x = 605,615.32 × 245,296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,888.68x = 148,555,500,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,555,500,026.98/438,888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,481.05

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