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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,499.20, 971,248.80 and 204,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,499.20, 971,248.80 and 204,209.60 is: 306,314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,499.20 : 971,248.80 = 204,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,499.20/971,248.80 = 204,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,499.20x = 971,248.80 × 204,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,499.20x = 198,338,328,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,338,328,948.48/647,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,314.40

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