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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,539.80, 971,309.70 and 253,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,539.80, 971,309.70 and 253,555.80 is: 380,333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,539.80 : 971,309.70 = 253,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,539.80/971,309.70 = 253,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,539.80x = 971,309.70 × 253,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,539.80x = 246,281,208,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281,208,031.26/647,539.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,333.70

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