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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,575.91, 508,791.69 and 247,787.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,575.91, 508,791.69 and 247,787.25 is: 342,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,575.91 : 508,791.69 = 247,787.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,575.91/508,791.69 = 247,787.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,575.91x = 508,791.69 × 247,787.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,575.91x = 126,072,093,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,072,093,687.95/368,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,051.91

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