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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,940.40, 637,410.60 and 247,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,940.40, 637,410.60 and 247,647.60 is: 371,471.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,940.40 : 637,410.60 = 247,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,940.40/637,410.60 = 247,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,940.40x = 637,410.60 × 247,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,940.40x = 157,853,205,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,853,205,304.56/424,940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,471.40

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