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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,743.20, 971,323.20 and 248,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,743.20, 971,323.20 and 248,251.20 is: 372,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,743.20 : 971,323.20 = 248,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,743.20/971,323.20 = 248,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,743.20x = 971,323.20 × 248,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,743.20x = 241,132,149,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,132,149,987.84/647,743.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,265.04

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