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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,644.40, 971,005.80 and 248,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,644.40, 971,005.80 and 248,130.80 is: 372,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,644.40 : 971,005.80 = 248,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,644.40/971,005.80 = 248,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,644.40x = 971,005.80 × 248,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,644.40x = 240,936,445,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,936,445,958.64/647,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,019.65

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