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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,644.60, 876,310.80 and 247,627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,644.60, 876,310.80 and 247,627.90 is: 371,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,644.60 : 876,310.80 = 247,627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,644.60/876,310.80 = 247,627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,644.60x = 876,310.80 × 247,627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,644.60x = 216,999,003,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,999,003,151.32/584,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,163.96

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