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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,536.15, 563,795.93 and 247,299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,536.15, 563,795.93 and 247,299.98 is: 341,283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,536.15 : 563,795.93 = 247,299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,536.15/563,795.93 = 247,299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,536.15x = 563,795.93 × 247,299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,536.15x = 139,426,722,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,426,722,213.08/408,536.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,283.68

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