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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,731.40, 971,597.10 and 204,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,731.40, 971,597.10 and 204,499.40 is: 306,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,731.40 : 971,597.10 = 204,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,731.40/971,597.10 = 204,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,731.40x = 971,597.10 × 204,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,731.40x = 198,691,023,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,691,023,991.74/647,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,749.10

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