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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,107.79, 708,371 and 247,414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,107.79, 708,371 and 247,414.79 is: 371,231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,107.79 : 708,371 = 247,414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,107.79/708,371 = 247,414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,107.79x = 708,371 × 247,414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,107.79x = 175,261,462,207.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,261,462,207.09/472,107.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,231.88

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