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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,221.40, 637,832.10 and 247,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,221.40, 637,832.10 and 247,928.60 is: 371,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,221.40 : 637,832.10 = 247,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,221.40/637,832.10 = 247,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,221.40x = 637,832.10 × 247,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,221.40x = 158,136,819,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,136,819,588.06/425,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,892.90

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