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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,572.60, 971,358.90 and 204,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,572.60, 971,358.90 and 204,340.60 is: 306,510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,572.60 : 971,358.90 = 204,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,572.60/971,358.90 = 204,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,572.60x = 971,358.90 × 204,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,572.60x = 198,488,060,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,488,060,441.34/647,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,510.90

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