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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,950.70, 605,801.13 and 247,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,950.70, 605,801.13 and 247,976.40 is: 342,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,950.70 : 605,801.13 = 247,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,950.70/605,801.13 = 247,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,950.70x = 605,801.13 × 247,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,950.70x = 150,224,383,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,224,383,333.33/438,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,235.21

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