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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.20, 971,307.60 and 248,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.20, 971,307.60 and 248,485.60 is: 372,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.20 : 971,307.60 = 248,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.20/971,307.60 = 248,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.20x = 971,307.60 × 248,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.20x = 241,355,951,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,355,951,770.56/647,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,463.35

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