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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,563.24, 1,181,317.14 and 247,804.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,563.24, 1,181,317.14 and 247,804.65 is: 371,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,563.24 : 1,181,317.14 = 247,804.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,563.24/1,181,317.14 = 247,804.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,563.24x = 1,181,317.14 × 247,804.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,563.24x = 292,735,880,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,735,880,416.70/787,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,698.25

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