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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,660.50, 971,496.90 and 248,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,660.50, 971,496.90 and 248,206.30 is: 372,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,660.50 : 971,496.90 = 248,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,660.50/971,496.90 = 248,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,660.50x = 971,496.90 × 248,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,660.50x = 241,131,651,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,131,651,010.47/647,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,311.81

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