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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,268.72, 627,351.24 and 247,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,268.72, 627,351.24 and 247,592 is: 371,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,268.72 : 627,351.24 = 247,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,268.72/627,351.24 = 247,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,268.72x = 627,351.24 × 247,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,268.72x = 155,327,148,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,327,148,214.08/418,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,357.31

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