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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,949.38, 605,799.32 and 247,975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,949.38, 605,799.32 and 247,975.07 is: 342,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,949.38 : 605,799.32 = 247,975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,949.38/605,799.32 = 247,975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,949.38x = 605,799.32 × 247,975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,949.38x = 150,223,124,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,223,124,514.08/438,949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,233.37

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