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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,894.43, 605,723.59 and 247,920.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,894.43, 605,723.59 and 247,920.12 is: 342,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,894.43 : 605,723.59 = 247,920.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,894.43/605,723.59 = 247,920.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,894.43x = 605,723.59 × 247,920.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,894.43x = 150,171,065,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,171,065,429.53/438,894.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,157.60

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