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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,778.80, 970,168.20 and 636,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,778.80, 970,168.20 and 636,281.20 is: 954,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,778.80 : 970,168.20 = 636,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,778.80/970,168.20 = 636,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,778.80x = 970,168.20 × 636,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,778.80x = 617,299,786,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,299,786,497.84/646,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954,421.80

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