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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,293.48, 552,214.14 and 247,276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,293.48, 552,214.14 and 247,276.62 is: 341,123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,293.48 : 552,214.14 = 247,276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,293.48/552,214.14 = 247,276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,293.48x = 552,214.14 × 247,276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,293.48x = 136,549,646,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,549,646,055.41/400,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,123.83

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