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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,186.17, 708,488.40 and 247,493.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,186.17, 708,488.40 and 247,493.19 is: 371,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,186.17 : 708,488.40 = 247,493.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,186.17/708,488.40 = 247,493.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,186.17x = 708,488.40 × 247,493.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,186.17x = 175,346,054,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,346,054,194.00/472,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,349.41

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