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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,790.90, 971,225.55 and 248,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,790.90, 971,225.55 and 248,277.30 is: 372,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,790.90 : 971,225.55 = 248,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,790.90/971,225.55 = 248,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,790.90x = 971,225.55 × 248,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,790.90x = 241,133,257,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,133,257,245.02/647,790.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,239.34

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