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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,136.96, 499,840.86 and 247,462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,136.96, 499,840.86 and 247,462.02 is: 341,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,136.96 : 499,840.86 = 247,462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,136.96/499,840.86 = 247,462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,136.96x = 499,840.86 × 247,462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,136.96x = 123,691,626,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,691,626,394.93/362,136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,560.35

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