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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,256.09, 750,192.75 and 247,449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,256.09, 750,192.75 and 247,449.87 is: 371,080.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,256.09 : 750,192.75 = 247,449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,256.09/750,192.75 = 247,449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,256.09x = 750,192.75 × 247,449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,256.09x = 185,635,098,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,635,098,462.44/500,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,080.14

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