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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,250.09, 750,183.78 and 247,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,250.09, 750,183.78 and 247,443.84 is: 371,071.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,250.09 : 750,183.78 = 247,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,250.09/750,183.78 = 247,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,250.09x = 750,183.78 × 247,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,250.09x = 185,628,355,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,628,355,228.92/500,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,071.11

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