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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,539.60, 971,309.40 and 204,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,539.60, 971,309.40 and 204,307.60 is: 306,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,539.60 : 971,309.40 = 204,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,539.60/971,309.40 = 204,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,539.60x = 971,309.40 × 204,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,539.60x = 198,445,892,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,445,892,371.44/647,539.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,461.40

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