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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,954.66, 605,806.56 and 247,980.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,954.66, 605,806.56 and 247,980.33 is: 342,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,954.66 : 605,806.56 = 247,980.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,954.66/605,806.56 = 247,980.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,954.66x = 605,806.56 × 247,980.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,954.66x = 150,228,110,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,228,110,664.97/438,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,240.61

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