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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,599.72, 499,206.24 and 247,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,599.72, 499,206.24 and 247,050.60 is: 341,065.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,599.72 : 499,206.24 = 247,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,599.72/499,206.24 = 247,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,599.72x = 499,206.24 × 247,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,599.72x = 123,329,201,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,329,201,115.74/361,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,065.53

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