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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,982.99, 710,829.90 and 249,221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,982.99, 710,829.90 and 249,221.49 is: 373,756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,982.99 : 710,829.90 = 249,221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,982.99/710,829.90 = 249,221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,982.99x = 710,829.90 × 249,221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,982.99x = 177,154,088,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,154,088,848.29/473,982.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,756.21

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