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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,985.60, 971,517.24 and 248,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,985.60, 971,517.24 and 248,288.40 is: 372,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,985.60 : 971,517.24 = 248,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,985.60/971,517.24 = 248,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,985.60x = 971,517.24 × 248,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,985.60x = 241,216,461,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,216,461,092.02/647,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,255.90

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