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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,995.20, 814,492.80 and 247,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,995.20, 814,492.80 and 247,507.20 is: 371,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,995.20 : 814,492.80 = 247,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,995.20/814,492.80 = 247,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,995.20x = 814,492.80 × 247,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,995.20x = 201,592,832,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,592,832,348.16/542,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,260.80

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