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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.30, 971,310.45 and 253,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.30, 971,310.45 and 253,556.30 is: 380,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.30 : 971,310.45 = 253,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.30/971,310.45 = 253,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.30x = 971,310.45 × 253,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.30x = 246,281,883,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281,883,853.34/647,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,334.45

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