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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,477.20, 971,215.80 and 204,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,477.20, 971,215.80 and 204,187.60 is: 306,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,477.20 : 971,215.80 = 204,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,477.20/971,215.80 = 204,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,477.20x = 971,215.80 × 204,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,477.20x = 198,310,223,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,310,223,284.08/647,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,281.40

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