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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,947.51, 605,796.74 and 247,973.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,947.51, 605,796.74 and 247,973.19 is: 342,230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,947.51 : 605,796.74 = 247,973.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,947.51/605,796.74 = 247,973.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,947.51x = 605,796.74 × 247,973.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,947.51x = 150,221,348,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,221,348,869.54/438,947.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,230.78

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