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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,847.20, 1,046,847.60 and 254,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,847.20, 1,046,847.60 and 254,711.20 is: 382,094.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,847.20 : 1,046,847.60 = 254,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,847.20/1,046,847.60 = 254,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,847.20x = 1,046,847.60 × 254,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,847.20x = 266,643,808,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,643,808,413.12/697,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,094.83

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