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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,392.51, 875,924.36 and 247,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,392.51, 875,924.36 and 247,222.72 is: 370,553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,392.51 : 875,924.36 = 247,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,392.51/875,924.36 = 247,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,392.51x = 875,924.36 × 247,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,392.51x = 216,548,402,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,548,402,793.46/584,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,553.01

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