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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,986.20, 464,979.30 and 247,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,986.20, 464,979.30 and 247,778.20 is: 371,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,986.20 : 464,979.30 = 247,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,986.20/464,979.30 = 247,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,986.20x = 464,979.30 × 247,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,986.20x = 115,211,733,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,211,733,991.26/309,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,667.30

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