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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,872.51, 725,956.38 and 247,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,872.51, 725,956.38 and 247,381.27 is: 371,147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,872.51 : 725,956.38 = 247,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,872.51/725,956.38 = 247,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,872.51x = 725,956.38 × 247,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,872.51x = 179,588,009,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,588,009,434.11/483,872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,147.37

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