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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,676.59, 876,862.65 and 247,543.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,676.59, 876,862.65 and 247,543.71 is: 371,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,676.59 : 876,862.65 = 247,543.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,676.59/876,862.65 = 247,543.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,676.59x = 876,862.65 × 247,543.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,676.59x = 217,061,833,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,061,833,541.43/584,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,251.11

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