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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,107.66, 708,370.83 and 247,414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,107.66, 708,370.83 and 247,414.68 is: 371,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,107.66 : 708,370.83 = 247,414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,107.66/708,370.83 = 247,414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,107.66x = 708,370.83 × 247,414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,107.66x = 175,261,342,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,261,342,225.78/472,107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,231.73

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