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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,432.70, 970,857.45 and 247,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,432.70, 970,857.45 and 247,940.70 is: 371,799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,432.70 : 970,857.45 = 247,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,432.70/970,857.45 = 247,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,432.70x = 970,857.45 × 247,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,432.70x = 240,715,075,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,715,075,753.22/647,432.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,799.38

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