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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,323.13, 656,076.75 and 247,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,323.13, 656,076.75 and 247,874.27 is: 371,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,323.13 : 656,076.75 = 247,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,323.13/656,076.75 = 247,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,323.13x = 656,076.75 × 247,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,323.13x = 162,624,545,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,624,545,470.22/437,323.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,863.58

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