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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,402, 875,938.62 and 247,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,402, 875,938.62 and 247,232.48 is: 370,567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,402 : 875,938.62 = 247,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,402/875,938.62 = 247,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,402x = 875,938.62 × 247,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,402x = 216,560,477,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,560,477,350.38/584,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,567.65

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