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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,923.61, 605,740.68 and 245,341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,923.61, 605,740.68 and 245,341.31 is: 338,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,923.61 : 605,740.68 = 245,341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,923.61/605,740.68 = 245,341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,923.61x = 605,740.68 × 245,341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,923.61x = 148,613,208,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,613,208,922.79/438,923.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,585.59

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