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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,540.01, 750,287.76 and 247,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,540.01, 750,287.76 and 247,662.68 is: 371,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,540.01 : 750,287.76 = 247,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,540.01/750,287.76 = 247,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,540.01x = 750,287.76 × 247,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,540.01x = 185,818,273,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,818,273,661.36/500,540.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,235.61

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