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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,804.80, 427,207.20 and 247,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,804.80, 427,207.20 and 247,940.80 is: 371,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,804.80 : 427,207.20 = 247,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,804.80/427,207.20 = 247,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,804.80x = 427,207.20 × 247,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,804.80x = 105,922,094,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,922,094,933.76/284,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,911.20

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