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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,040.52, 970,560.78 and 197,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,040.52, 970,560.78 and 197,762.68 is: 296,644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,040.52 : 970,560.78 = 197,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,040.52/970,560.78 = 197,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,040.52x = 970,560.78 × 197,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,040.52x = 191,940,700,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,940,700,955.69/647,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,644.02

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