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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,815.20, 971,431.20 and 248,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,815.20, 971,431.20 and 248,323.20 is: 372,373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,815.20 : 971,431.20 = 248,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,815.20/971,431.20 = 248,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,815.20x = 971,431.20 × 248,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,815.20x = 241,228,904,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,228,904,163.84/647,815.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,373.02

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