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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,525.72, 450,803.16 and 247,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,525.72, 450,803.16 and 247,839 is: 371,770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,525.72 : 450,803.16 = 247,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,525.72/450,803.16 = 247,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,525.72x = 450,803.16 × 247,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,525.72x = 111,726,604,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,726,604,371.24/300,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,770.52

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