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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,911.95, 605,747.79 and 247,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,911.95, 605,747.79 and 247,937.63 is: 342,181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,911.95 : 605,747.79 = 247,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,911.95/605,747.79 = 247,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,911.95x = 605,747.79 × 247,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,911.95x = 150,187,671,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,187,671,430.34/438,911.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,181.78

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