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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,002.70, 513,004.05 and 247,524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,002.70, 513,004.05 and 247,524.30 is: 371,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,002.70 : 513,004.05 = 247,524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,002.70/513,004.05 = 247,524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,002.70x = 513,004.05 × 247,524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,002.70x = 126,980,968,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,980,968,373.42/342,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,286.45

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