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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,100.86, 708,360.63 and 247,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,100.86, 708,360.63 and 247,407.88 is: 371,221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,100.86 : 708,360.63 = 247,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,100.86/708,360.63 = 247,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,100.86x = 708,360.63 × 247,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,100.86x = 175,254,001,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,254,001,743.76/472,100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,221.53

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