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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,542.26, 750,291.14 and 247,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,542.26, 750,291.14 and 247,664.93 is: 371,238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,542.26 : 750,291.14 = 247,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,542.26/750,291.14 = 247,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,542.26x = 750,291.14 × 247,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,542.26x = 185,820,797,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,820,797,677.94/500,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,238.98

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