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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,247.78, 970,876.53 and 197,976.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,247.78, 970,876.53 and 197,976.69 is: 296,966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,247.78 : 970,876.53 = 197,976.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,247.78/970,876.53 = 197,976.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,247.78x = 970,876.53 × 197,976.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,247.78x = 192,210,921,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,210,921,808.09/647,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,966.52

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