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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,419.70, 971,129.55 and 247,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,419.70, 971,129.55 and 247,854.80 is: 371,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,419.70 : 971,129.55 = 247,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,419.70/971,129.55 = 247,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,419.70x = 971,129.55 × 247,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,419.70x = 240,699,120,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,699,120,389.34/647,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,782.20

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