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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,996.40, 971,994.60 and 204,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,996.40, 971,994.60 and 204,764.40 is: 307,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,996.40 : 971,994.60 = 204,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,996.40/971,994.60 = 204,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,996.40x = 971,994.60 × 204,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,996.40x = 199,029,891,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,029,891,072.24/647,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,146.60

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