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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,114.20, 708,380.52 and 247,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,114.20, 708,380.52 and 247,421.16 is: 371,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,114.20 : 708,380.52 = 247,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,114.20/708,380.52 = 247,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,114.20x = 708,380.52 × 247,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,114.20x = 175,268,329,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,268,329,979.80/472,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,241.39

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