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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,957.38, 605,810.36 and 247,983.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,957.38, 605,810.36 and 247,983.07 is: 342,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,957.38 : 605,810.36 = 247,983.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,957.38/605,810.36 = 247,983.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,957.38x = 605,810.36 × 247,983.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,957.38x = 150,230,712,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,230,712,910.61/438,957.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,244.42

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