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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,818, 797,279.58 and 247,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,818, 797,279.58 and 247,364.06 is: 370,837.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,818 : 797,279.58 = 247,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,818/797,279.58 = 247,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,818x = 797,279.58 × 247,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,818x = 197,218,313,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,218,313,863.90/531,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,837.98

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