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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,251.20, 970,185.60 and 247,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,251.20, 970,185.60 and 247,737.60 is: 371,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,251.20 : 970,185.60 = 247,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,251.20/970,185.60 = 247,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,251.20x = 970,185.60 × 247,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,251.20x = 240,351,452,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,351,452,098.56/647,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,341.84

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