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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,207.44, 708,520.35 and 247,514.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,207.44, 708,520.35 and 247,514.46 is: 371,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,207.44 : 708,520.35 = 247,514.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,207.44/708,520.35 = 247,514.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,207.44x = 708,520.35 × 247,514.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,207.44x = 175,369,031,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,369,031,829.26/472,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,381.34

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