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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,603.73, 750,940.61 and 247,816.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,603.73, 750,940.61 and 247,816.34 is: 371,741.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,603.73 : 750,940.61 = 247,816.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,603.73/750,940.61 = 247,816.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,603.73x = 750,940.61 × 247,816.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,603.73x = 186,095,354,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,095,354,147.11/500,603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,741.85

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