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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,580.02, 508,797.41 and 247,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,580.02, 508,797.41 and 247,791.38 is: 342,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,580.02 : 508,797.41 = 247,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,580.02/508,797.41 = 247,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,580.02x = 508,797.41 × 247,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,580.02x = 126,075,608,581.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,075,608,581.38/368,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,057.64

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