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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,217.40, 637,826.10 and 247,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,217.40, 637,826.10 and 247,924.60 is: 371,886.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,217.40 : 637,826.10 = 247,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,217.40/637,826.10 = 247,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,217.40x = 637,826.10 × 247,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,217.40x = 158,132,780,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,132,780,712.06/425,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,886.90

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