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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,601.70, 499,986.97 and 247,899.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,601.70, 499,986.97 and 247,899.02 is: 341,824.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,601.70 : 499,986.97 = 247,899.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,601.70/499,986.97 = 247,899.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,601.70x = 499,986.97 × 247,899.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,601.70x = 123,946,276,756.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,946,276,756.09/362,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,824.87

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