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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,113.37, 708,379.40 and 247,420.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,113.37, 708,379.40 and 247,420.45 is: 371,240.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,113.37 : 708,379.40 = 247,420.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,113.37/708,379.40 = 247,420.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,113.37x = 708,379.40 × 247,420.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,113.37x = 175,267,548,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,267,548,766.33/472,113.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,240.39

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