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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,101.08, 708,360.90 and 247,408.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,101.08, 708,360.90 and 247,408.09 is: 371,221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,101.08 : 708,360.90 = 247,408.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,101.08/708,360.90 = 247,408.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,101.08x = 708,360.90 × 247,408.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,101.08x = 175,254,214,601.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,254,214,601.00/472,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,221.81

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