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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,938.20, 971,615.70 and 248,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,938.20, 971,615.70 and 248,446.20 is: 372,557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,938.20 : 971,615.70 = 248,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,938.20/971,615.70 = 248,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,938.20x = 971,615.70 × 248,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,938.20x = 241,394,228,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,394,228,525.34/647,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,557.49

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