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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,525.60, 971,288.40 and 204,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,525.60, 971,288.40 and 204,293.60 is: 306,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,525.60 : 971,288.40 = 204,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,525.60/971,288.40 = 204,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,525.60x = 971,288.40 × 204,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,525.60x = 198,428,003,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,428,003,874.24/647,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,440.40

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