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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,989.68, 706,277.16 and 249,321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,989.68, 706,277.16 and 249,321.84 is: 373,872.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,989.68 : 706,277.16 = 249,321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,989.68/706,277.16 = 249,321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,989.68x = 706,277.16 × 249,321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,989.68x = 176,090,321,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,090,321,081.17/470,989.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,872.99

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