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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,291.23, 552,211.04 and 247,274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,291.23, 552,211.04 and 247,274.37 is: 341,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,291.23 : 552,211.04 = 247,274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,291.23/552,211.04 = 247,274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,291.23x = 552,211.04 × 247,274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,291.23x = 136,547,635,786.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,547,635,786.67/400,291.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,120.73

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