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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,877.42, 725,963.76 and 247,386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,877.42, 725,963.76 and 247,386.18 is: 371,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,877.42 : 725,963.76 = 247,386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,877.42/725,963.76 = 247,386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,877.42x = 725,963.76 × 247,386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,877.42x = 179,593,401,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,593,401,404.84/483,877.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,154.75

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