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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,493.92, 797,435.28 and 247,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,493.92, 797,435.28 and 247,320 is: 371,070.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,493.92 : 797,435.28 = 247,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,493.92/797,435.28 = 247,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,493.92x = 797,435.28 × 247,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,493.92x = 197,221,693,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,221,693,449.60/531,493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,070.46

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