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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,562.73, 1,181,316.40 and 247,804.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,562.73, 1,181,316.40 and 247,804.15 is: 371,697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,562.73 : 1,181,316.40 = 247,804.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,562.73/1,181,316.40 = 247,804.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,562.73x = 1,181,316.40 × 247,804.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,562.73x = 292,735,106,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,735,106,383.06/787,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,697.51

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