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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,011.12, 499,667.18 and 247,336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,011.12, 499,667.18 and 247,336.12 is: 341,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,011.12 : 499,667.18 = 247,336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,011.12/499,667.18 = 247,336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,011.12x = 499,667.18 × 247,336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,011.12x = 123,585,739,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,585,739,696.78/362,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,386.58

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