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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,531.89, 970,743.87 and 248,459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,531.89, 970,743.87 and 248,459.05 is: 372,476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,531.89 : 970,743.87 = 248,459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,531.89/970,743.87 = 248,459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,531.89x = 970,743.87 × 248,459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,531.89x = 241,190,099,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,190,099,733.52/647,531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,476.02

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