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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,618.40, 971,427.60 and 204,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,618.40, 971,427.60 and 204,386.40 is: 306,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,618.40 : 971,427.60 = 204,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,618.40/971,427.60 = 204,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,618.40x = 971,427.60 × 204,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,618.40x = 198,546,590,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,546,590,024.64/647,618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,579.60

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