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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,973.60, 605,774.88 and 245,380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,973.60, 605,774.88 and 245,380.32 is: 338,619.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,973.60 : 605,774.88 = 245,380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,973.60/605,774.88 = 245,380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,973.60x = 605,774.88 × 245,380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,973.60x = 148,645,233,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,645,233,902.36/438,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,619.99

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