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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,576.91, 508,793.07 and 247,788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,576.91, 508,793.07 and 247,788.25 is: 342,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,576.91 : 508,793.07 = 247,788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,576.91/508,793.07 = 247,788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,576.91x = 508,793.07 × 247,788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,576.91x = 126,072,944,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,072,944,427.43/368,576.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,053.29

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