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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,668.82, 708,639.76 and 244,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,668.82, 708,639.76 and 244,720.08 is: 366,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,668.82 : 708,639.76 = 244,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,668.82/708,639.76 = 244,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,668.82x = 708,639.76 × 244,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,668.82x = 173,418,378,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,418,378,758.38/472,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,891.94

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