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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,105.16, 708,367.08 and 247,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,105.16, 708,367.08 and 247,412.20 is: 371,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,105.16 : 708,367.08 = 247,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,105.16/708,367.08 = 247,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,105.16x = 708,367.08 × 247,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,105.16x = 175,258,657,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,258,657,670.38/472,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,228.01

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