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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,046.96, 970,535.12 and 197,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,046.96, 970,535.12 and 197,767.68 is: 296,640.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,046.96 : 970,535.12 = 197,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,046.96/970,535.12 = 197,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,046.96x = 970,535.12 × 197,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,046.96x = 191,940,479,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,940,479,040.92/647,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,640.72

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