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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,136.71, 499,840.52 and 247,461.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,136.71, 499,840.52 and 247,461.77 is: 341,560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,136.71 : 499,840.52 = 247,461.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,136.71/499,840.52 = 247,461.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,136.71x = 499,840.52 × 247,461.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,136.71x = 123,691,416,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,691,416,060.41/362,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,560.01

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