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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,004.60, 725,423.70 and 247,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,004.60, 725,423.70 and 247,225.40 is: 370,540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,004.60 : 725,423.70 = 247,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,004.60/725,423.70 = 247,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,004.60x = 725,423.70 × 247,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,004.60x = 179,343,164,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,343,164,401.98/484,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,540.21

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