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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,640.86, 971,463.09 and 248,404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,640.86, 971,463.09 and 248,404.01 is: 372,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,640.86 : 971,463.09 = 248,404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,640.86/971,463.09 = 248,404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,640.86x = 971,463.09 × 248,404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,640.86x = 241,315,322,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,315,322,265.68/647,640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,606.70

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