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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,717.47, 968,544.15 and 240,878.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,717.47, 968,544.15 and 240,878.13 is: 361,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,717.47 : 968,544.15 = 240,878.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,717.47/968,544.15 = 240,878.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,717.47x = 968,544.15 × 240,878.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,717.47x = 233,301,103,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,301,103,674.44/645,717.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,305.24

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