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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,743.70, 971,323.95 and 248,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,743.70, 971,323.95 and 248,251.70 is: 372,265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,743.70 : 971,323.95 = 248,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,743.70/971,323.95 = 248,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,743.70x = 971,323.95 × 248,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,743.70x = 241,132,821,838.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,132,821,838.22/647,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,265.79

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