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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,106.36, 708,368.90 and 247,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,106.36, 708,368.90 and 247,413.40 is: 371,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,106.36 : 708,368.90 = 247,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,106.36/708,368.90 = 247,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,106.36x = 708,368.90 × 247,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,106.36x = 175,259,958,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,259,958,003.26/472,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,229.82

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