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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,583.92, 508,802.72 and 247,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,583.92, 508,802.72 and 247,795.28 is: 342,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,583.92 : 508,802.72 = 247,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,583.92/508,802.72 = 247,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,583.92x = 508,802.72 × 247,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,583.92x = 126,078,912,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,078,912,467.16/368,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,062.98

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