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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,361.50, 971,042.25 and 204,129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,361.50, 971,042.25 and 204,129.50 is: 306,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,361.50 : 971,042.25 = 204,129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,361.50/971,042.25 = 204,129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,361.50x = 971,042.25 × 204,129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,361.50x = 198,218,368,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,218,368,971.38/647,361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,194.25

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