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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,087.90, 606,465.45 and 247,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,087.90, 606,465.45 and 247,623.90 is: 370,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,087.90 : 606,465.45 = 247,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,087.90/606,465.45 = 247,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,087.90x = 606,465.45 × 247,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,087.90x = 150,175,339,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,175,339,944.26/405,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,722.85

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