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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,914.94, 605,751.92 and 247,940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,914.94, 605,751.92 and 247,940.64 is: 342,185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,914.94 : 605,751.92 = 247,940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,914.94/605,751.92 = 247,940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,914.94x = 605,751.92 × 247,940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,914.94x = 150,190,518,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,190,518,726.03/438,914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,185.93

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