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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,979.80, 725,969.70 and 247,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,979.80, 725,969.70 and 247,243.80 is: 370,865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,979.80 : 725,969.70 = 247,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,979.80/725,969.70 = 247,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,979.80x = 725,969.70 × 247,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,979.80x = 179,491,507,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,491,507,312.86/483,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,865.70

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