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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,920.92, 605,760.21 and 247,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,920.92, 605,760.21 and 247,946.68 is: 342,194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,920.92 : 605,760.21 = 247,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,920.92/605,760.21 = 247,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,920.92x = 605,760.21 × 247,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,920.92x = 150,196,228,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,196,228,677.07/438,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,194.28

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