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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,234.40, 637,851.60 and 247,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,234.40, 637,851.60 and 247,941.60 is: 371,912.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,234.40 : 637,851.60 = 247,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,234.40/637,851.60 = 247,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,234.40x = 637,851.60 × 247,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,234.40x = 158,149,946,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,149,946,266.56/425,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,912.40

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