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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,552.29, 499,140.86 and 247,003.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,552.29, 499,140.86 and 247,003.17 is: 341,000.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,552.29 : 499,140.86 = 247,003.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,552.29/499,140.86 = 247,003.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,552.29x = 499,140.86 × 247,003.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,552.29x = 123,289,374,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,289,374,696.53/361,552.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,000.12

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