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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,535.65, 563,795.24 and 247,299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,535.65, 563,795.24 and 247,299.48 is: 341,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,535.65 : 563,795.24 = 247,299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,535.65/563,795.24 = 247,299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,535.65x = 563,795.24 × 247,299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,535.65x = 139,426,268,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,426,268,441.98/408,535.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,282.99

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