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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,296.24, 552,217.94 and 247,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,296.24, 552,217.94 and 247,279.34 is: 341,127.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,296.24 : 552,217.94 = 247,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,296.24/552,217.94 = 247,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,296.24x = 552,217.94 × 247,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,296.24x = 136,552,087,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,552,087,739.36/400,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,127.58

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