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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,322.13, 656,075.25 and 247,873.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,322.13, 656,075.25 and 247,873.27 is: 371,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,322.13 : 656,075.25 = 247,873.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,322.13/656,075.25 = 247,873.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,322.13x = 656,075.25 × 247,873.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,322.13x = 162,623,517,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,623,517,583.57/437,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,862.08

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