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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,974.07, 1,270,588.68 and 247,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,974.07, 1,270,588.68 and 247,860 is: 371,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,974.07 : 1,270,588.68 = 247,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,974.07/1,270,588.68 = 247,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,974.07x = 1,270,588.68 × 247,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,974.07x = 314,928,110,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,928,110,224.80/846,974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,827.33

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