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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,605.80, 539,408.70 and 247,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,605.80, 539,408.70 and 247,631.40 is: 371,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,605.80 : 539,408.70 = 247,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,605.80/539,408.70 = 247,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,605.80x = 539,408.70 × 247,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,605.80x = 133,574,531,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,574,531,553.18/359,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,447.10

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