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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,097.58, 708,355.66 and 247,404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,097.58, 708,355.66 and 247,404.59 is: 371,216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,097.58 : 708,355.66 = 247,404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,097.58/708,355.66 = 247,404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,097.58x = 708,355.66 × 247,404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,097.58x = 175,250,441,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,250,441,636.48/472,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,216.56

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