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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,102.79, 708,363.50 and 247,409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,102.79, 708,363.50 and 247,409.79 is: 371,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,102.79 : 708,363.50 = 247,409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,102.79/708,363.50 = 247,409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,102.79x = 708,363.50 × 247,409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,102.79x = 175,256,063,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,256,063,541.62/472,102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,224.38

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