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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,593.72, 499,197.96 and 247,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,593.72, 499,197.96 and 247,044.60 is: 341,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,593.72 : 499,197.96 = 247,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,593.72/499,197.96 = 247,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,593.72x = 499,197.96 × 247,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,593.72x = 123,324,160,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,324,160,349.02/361,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,057.25

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