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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,431.40, 970,686.30 and 247,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,431.40, 970,686.30 and 247,917.80 is: 371,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,431.40 : 970,686.30 = 247,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,431.40/970,686.30 = 247,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,431.40x = 970,686.30 × 247,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,431.40x = 240,650,411,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,650,411,986.14/647,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,700.25

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