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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,605.07, 499,991.60 and 247,902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,605.07, 499,991.60 and 247,902.39 is: 341,829.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,605.07 : 499,991.60 = 247,902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,605.07/499,991.60 = 247,902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,605.07x = 499,991.60 × 247,902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,605.07x = 123,949,113,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,949,113,239.68/362,605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,829.51

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