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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,948.24, 605,797.76 and 247,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,948.24, 605,797.76 and 247,973.94 is: 342,231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,948.24 : 605,797.76 = 247,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,948.24/605,797.76 = 247,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,948.24x = 605,797.76 × 247,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,948.24x = 150,222,056,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,222,056,150.51/438,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,231.82

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