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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,561.70, 651,842.55 and 247,937.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,561.70, 651,842.55 and 247,937.70 is: 371,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,561.70 : 651,842.55 = 247,937.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,561.70/651,842.55 = 247,937.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,561.70x = 651,842.55 × 247,937.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,561.70x = 161,616,342,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,616,342,609.14/434,561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,906.55

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