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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,067.72, 797,652.12 and 247,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,067.72, 797,652.12 and 247,611.50 is: 371,208.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,067.72 : 797,652.12 = 247,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,067.72/797,652.12 = 247,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,067.72x = 797,652.12 × 247,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,067.72x = 197,507,837,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,507,837,911.38/532,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,208.08

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