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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,460.68, 792,691.56 and 247,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,460.68, 792,691.56 and 247,978.20 is: 371,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,460.68 : 792,691.56 = 247,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,460.68/792,691.56 = 247,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,460.68x = 792,691.56 × 247,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,460.68x = 196,570,226,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,570,226,203.99/528,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,967.55

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