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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,195.44, 708,502.34 and 247,502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,195.44, 708,502.34 and 247,502.45 is: 371,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,195.44 : 708,502.34 = 247,502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,195.44/708,502.34 = 247,502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,195.44x = 708,502.34 × 247,502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,195.44x = 175,356,067,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,356,067,370.75/472,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,363.32

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