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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,424.36, 709,045.99 and 247,943.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,424.36, 709,045.99 and 247,943.39 is: 372,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,424.36 : 709,045.99 = 247,943.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,424.36/709,045.99 = 247,943.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,424.36x = 709,045.99 × 247,943.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,424.36x = 175,803,262,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,803,262,261.42/472,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,129.97

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