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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,957.60, 512,014.80 and 247,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,957.60, 512,014.80 and 247,954.40 is: 371,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,957.60 : 512,014.80 = 247,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,957.60/512,014.80 = 247,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,957.60x = 512,014.80 × 247,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,957.60x = 126,956,322,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,956,322,525.12/341,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,263.35

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