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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,573.84, 508,788.84 and 247,785.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,573.84, 508,788.84 and 247,785.19 is: 342,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,573.84 : 508,788.84 = 247,785.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,573.84/508,788.84 = 247,785.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,573.84x = 508,788.84 × 247,785.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,573.84x = 126,070,339,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,070,339,761.99/368,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,049.07

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