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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,241.64, 758,953.79 and 470,344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,241.64, 758,953.79 and 470,344.51 is: 647,573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,241.64 : 758,953.79 = 470,344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,241.64/758,953.79 = 470,344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,241.64x = 758,953.79 × 470,344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,241.64x = 356,969,748,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,969,748,470.19/551,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,573.99

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