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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,844.56, 792,592.92 and 247,742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,844.56, 792,592.92 and 247,742.16 is: 371,297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,844.56 : 792,592.92 = 247,742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,844.56/792,592.92 = 247,742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,844.56x = 792,592.92 × 247,742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,844.56x = 196,358,682,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,358,682,001.51/528,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,297.54

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