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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,309.80, 708,683.40 and 247,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,309.80, 708,683.40 and 247,923.60 is: 372,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,309.80 : 708,683.40 = 247,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,309.80/708,683.40 = 247,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,309.80x = 708,683.40 × 247,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,309.80x = 175,699,339,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,699,339,788.24/472,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,000.20

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