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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,909.29, 461,220.12 and 247,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,909.29, 461,220.12 and 247,611.54 is: 370,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,909.29 : 461,220.12 = 247,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,909.29/461,220.12 = 247,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,909.29x = 461,220.12 × 247,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,909.29x = 114,203,424,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,203,424,192.19/307,909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,899.57

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