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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,140.81, 538,626.35 and 247,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,140.81, 538,626.35 and 247,023.53 is: 341,039.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,140.81 : 538,626.35 = 247,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,140.81/538,626.35 = 247,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,140.81x = 538,626.35 × 247,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,140.81x = 133,053,381,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053,381,092.90/390,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,039.38

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