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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,416.70, 971,125.05 and 247,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,416.70, 971,125.05 and 247,851.80 is: 371,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,416.70 : 971,125.05 = 247,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,416.70/971,125.05 = 247,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,416.70x = 971,125.05 × 247,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,416.70x = 240,695,091,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,695,091,667.59/647,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,777.70

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