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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,247.40, 973,871.10 and 206,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,247.40, 973,871.10 and 206,015.40 is: 309,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,247.40 : 973,871.10 = 206,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,247.40/973,871.10 = 206,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,247.40x = 973,871.10 × 206,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,247.40x = 200,632,444,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,632,444,214.94/649,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,023.10

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