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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,358.97, 490,248.86 and 247,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,358.97, 490,248.86 and 247,991.31 is: 342,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,358.97 : 490,248.86 = 247,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,358.97/490,248.86 = 247,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,358.97x = 490,248.86 × 247,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,358.97x = 121,577,455,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,577,455,777.45/355,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,125.75

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