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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,877.92, 725,964.51 and 247,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,877.92, 725,964.51 and 247,386.68 is: 371,155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,877.92 : 725,964.51 = 247,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,877.92/725,964.51 = 247,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,877.92x = 725,964.51 × 247,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,877.92x = 179,593,946,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,593,946,296.90/483,877.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,155.49

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