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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,533.24, 464,299.86 and 247,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,533.24, 464,299.86 and 247,597.40 is: 371,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,533.24 : 464,299.86 = 247,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,533.24/464,299.86 = 247,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,533.24x = 464,299.86 × 247,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,533.24x = 114,959,438,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,959,438,156.36/309,533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,396.10

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