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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,886.89, 519,870.44 and 247,840.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,886.89, 519,870.44 and 247,840.12 is: 341,865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,886.89 : 519,870.44 = 247,840.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,886.89/519,870.44 = 247,840.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,886.89x = 519,870.44 × 247,840.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,886.89x = 128,844,748,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,844,748,395.50/376,886.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,865.83

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