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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,456.40, 970,723.80 and 247,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,456.40, 970,723.80 and 247,942.80 is: 371,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,456.40 : 970,723.80 = 247,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,456.40/970,723.80 = 247,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,456.40x = 970,723.80 × 247,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,456.40x = 240,683,976,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,683,976,998.64/647,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,737.74

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