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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,700.70, 708,524.28 and 248,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,700.70, 708,524.28 and 248,086.62 is: 371,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,700.70 : 708,524.28 = 248,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,700.70/708,524.28 = 248,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,700.70x = 708,524.28 × 248,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,700.70x = 175,775,393,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,775,393,813.13/472,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,853.47

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