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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,876.42, 725,962.26 and 247,385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,876.42, 725,962.26 and 247,385.18 is: 371,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,876.42 : 725,962.26 = 247,385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,876.42/725,962.26 = 247,385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,876.42x = 725,962.26 × 247,385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,876.42x = 179,592,300,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,592,300,733.50/483,876.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,153.24

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