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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,738.20, 971,315.70 and 248,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,738.20, 971,315.70 and 248,246.20 is: 372,257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,738.20 : 971,315.70 = 248,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,738.20/971,315.70 = 248,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,738.20x = 971,315.70 × 248,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,738.20x = 241,125,431,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,125,431,525.34/647,738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,257.54

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