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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,827.59, 655,334.93 and 247,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,827.59, 655,334.93 and 247,377.50 is: 371,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,827.59 : 655,334.93 = 247,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,827.59/655,334.93 = 247,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,827.59x = 655,334.93 × 247,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,827.59x = 162,115,112,132.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,115,112,132.51/436,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,119.22

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