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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,262.08, 708,602.48 and 247,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,262.08, 708,602.48 and 247,568.96 is: 371,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,262.08 : 708,602.48 = 247,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,262.08/708,602.48 = 247,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,262.08x = 708,602.48 × 247,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,262.08x = 175,427,979,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,427,979,027.02/472,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,463.19

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