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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,317.52, 946,996.45 and 247,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,317.52, 946,996.45 and 247,051.14 is: 370,584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,317.52 : 946,996.45 = 247,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,317.52/946,996.45 = 247,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,317.52x = 946,996.45 × 247,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,317.52x = 233,956,552,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,956,552,548.45/631,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,584.61

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