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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,999.70, 877,062.15 and 247,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,999.70, 877,062.15 and 247,764.30 is: 371,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,999.70 : 877,062.15 = 247,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,999.70/877,062.15 = 247,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,999.70x = 877,062.15 × 247,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,999.70x = 217,304,689,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,304,689,651.25/584,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,461.20

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