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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,954.39, 605,806.22 and 247,980.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,954.39, 605,806.22 and 247,980.08 is: 342,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,954.39 : 605,806.22 = 247,980.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,954.39/605,806.22 = 247,980.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,954.39x = 605,806.22 × 247,980.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,954.39x = 150,227,874,900.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,227,874,900.10/438,954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,240.28

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