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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,536.12, 493,478.44 and 247,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,536.12, 493,478.44 and 247,309.84 is: 341,341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,536.12 : 493,478.44 = 247,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,536.12/493,478.44 = 247,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,536.12x = 493,478.44 × 247,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,536.12x = 122,042,074,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,042,074,039.85/357,536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,341.94

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