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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,108.41, 708,371.96 and 247,415.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,108.41, 708,371.96 and 247,415.43 is: 371,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,108.41 : 708,371.96 = 247,415.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,108.41/708,371.96 = 247,415.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,108.41x = 708,371.96 × 247,415.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,108.41x = 175,262,151,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,262,151,846.27/472,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,232.85

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