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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,577.79, 508,794.28 and 247,789.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,577.79, 508,794.28 and 247,789.13 is: 342,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,577.79 : 508,794.28 = 247,789.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,577.79/508,794.28 = 247,789.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,577.79x = 508,794.28 × 247,789.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,577.79x = 126,073,688,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,073,688,826.73/368,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,054.49

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