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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,677.26, 971,527.23 and 248,340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,677.26, 971,527.23 and 248,340.78 is: 372,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,677.26 : 971,527.23 = 248,340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,677.26/971,527.23 = 248,340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,677.26x = 971,527.23 × 248,340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,677.26x = 241,269,830,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,269,830,089.44/647,677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,515.52

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