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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,909.45, 605,744.34 and 247,935.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,909.45, 605,744.34 and 247,935.13 is: 342,178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,909.45 : 605,744.34 = 247,935.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,909.45/605,744.34 = 247,935.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,909.45x = 605,744.34 × 247,935.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,909.45x = 150,185,301,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,185,301,684.66/438,909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,178.33

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