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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,111.28, 708,376.26 and 247,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,111.28, 708,376.26 and 247,418.32 is: 371,237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,111.28 : 708,376.26 = 247,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,111.28/708,376.26 = 247,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,111.28x = 708,376.26 × 247,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,111.28x = 175,265,264,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,265,264,177.08/472,111.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,237.19

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