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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,098.13, 708,356.51 and 247,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,098.13, 708,356.51 and 247,405.15 is: 371,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,098.13 : 708,356.51 = 247,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,098.13/708,356.51 = 247,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,098.13x = 708,356.51 × 247,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,098.13x = 175,251,048,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,251,048,610.03/472,098.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,217.42

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