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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,561.20, 651,841.80 and 247,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,561.20, 651,841.80 and 247,937.20 is: 371,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,561.20 : 651,841.80 = 247,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,561.20/651,841.80 = 247,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,561.20x = 651,841.80 × 247,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,561.20x = 161,615,830,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,615,830,734.96/434,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,905.80

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