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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,393.51, 875,925.86 and 247,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,393.51, 875,925.86 and 247,223.72 is: 370,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,393.51 : 875,925.86 = 247,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,393.51/875,925.86 = 247,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,393.51x = 875,925.86 × 247,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,393.51x = 216,549,649,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,549,649,553.40/584,393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,554.51

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