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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,811.13, 797,269.25 and 247,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,811.13, 797,269.25 and 247,357.15 is: 370,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,811.13 : 797,269.25 = 247,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,811.13/797,269.25 = 247,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,811.13x = 797,269.25 × 247,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,811.13x = 197,210,248,087.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,210,248,087.86/531,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,827.61

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