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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,917.68, 605,718.84 and 247,939.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,917.68, 605,718.84 and 247,939.12 is: 342,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,917.68 : 605,718.84 = 247,939.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,917.68/605,718.84 = 247,939.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,917.68x = 605,718.84 × 247,939.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,917.68x = 150,181,396,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,181,396,157.02/438,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,163.01

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