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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,604.73, 750,942.11 and 247,817.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,604.73, 750,942.11 and 247,817.34 is: 371,743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,604.73 : 750,942.11 = 247,817.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,604.73/750,942.11 = 247,817.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,604.73x = 750,942.11 × 247,817.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,604.73x = 186,096,476,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,096,476,194.19/500,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,743.34

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