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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,939.32, 605,785.58 and 247,965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,939.32, 605,785.58 and 247,965.08 is: 342,219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,939.32 : 605,785.58 = 247,965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,939.32/605,785.58 = 247,965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,939.32x = 605,785.58 × 247,965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,939.32x = 150,213,669,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,213,669,807.55/438,939.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,219.67

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