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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,051.76, 726,236.28 and 247,883.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,051.76, 726,236.28 and 247,883.76 is: 371,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,051.76 : 726,236.28 = 247,883.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,051.76/726,236.28 = 247,883.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,051.76x = 726,236.28 × 247,883.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,051.76x = 180,022,179,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,022,179,734.81/485,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,140.14

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