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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,016.76, 798,017.22 and 247,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,016.76, 798,017.22 and 247,548 is: 371,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,016.76 : 798,017.22 = 247,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,016.76/798,017.22 = 247,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,016.76x = 798,017.22 × 247,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,016.76x = 197,547,566,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,547,566,776.56/532,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,318.31

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