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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,535.60, 971,303.40 and 204,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,535.60, 971,303.40 and 204,303.60 is: 306,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,535.60 : 971,303.40 = 204,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,535.60/971,303.40 = 204,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,535.60x = 971,303.40 × 204,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,535.60x = 198,440,781,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,440,781,312.24/647,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,455.40

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