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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,143.56, 538,630.14 and 247,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,143.56, 538,630.14 and 247,026.28 is: 341,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,143.56 : 538,630.14 = 247,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,143.56/538,630.14 = 247,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,143.56x = 538,630.14 × 247,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,143.56x = 133,055,799,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,055,799,780.08/390,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,043.18

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