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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,573.60, 971,360.40 and 204,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,573.60, 971,360.40 and 204,341.60 is: 306,512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,573.60 : 971,360.40 = 204,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,573.60/971,360.40 = 204,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,573.60x = 971,360.40 × 204,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,573.60x = 198,489,338,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,489,338,312.64/647,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,512.40

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