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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,105.79, 708,368.00 and 247,412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,105.79, 708,368.00 and 247,412.79 is: 371,228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,105.79 : 708,368.00 = 247,412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,105.79/708,368.00 = 247,412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,105.79x = 708,368.00 × 247,412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,105.79x = 175,259,301,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,259,301,989.66/472,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,228.88

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