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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,537.12, 493,479.82 and 247,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,537.12, 493,479.82 and 247,310.84 is: 341,343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,537.12 : 493,479.82 = 247,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,537.12/493,479.82 = 247,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,537.12x = 493,479.82 × 247,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,537.12x = 122,042,908,807.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,042,908,807.25/357,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,343.32

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