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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,996.56, 972,133.04 and 248,633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,996.56, 972,133.04 and 248,633.96 is: 373,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,996.56 : 972,133.04 = 248,633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,996.56/972,133.04 = 248,633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,996.56x = 972,133.04 × 248,633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,996.56x = 241,705,283,142.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,705,283,142.96/647,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,003.96

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