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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,561.90, 971,342.85 and 204,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,561.90, 971,342.85 and 204,329.90 is: 306,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,561.90 : 971,342.85 = 204,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,561.90/971,342.85 = 204,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,561.90x = 971,342.85 × 204,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,561.90x = 198,474,387,406.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,474,387,406.22/647,561.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,494.85

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