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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,847.20, 970,270.80 and 327,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,847.20, 970,270.80 and 327,982.60 is: 491,973.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,847.20 : 970,270.80 = 327,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,847.20/970,270.80 = 327,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,847.20x = 970,270.80 × 327,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,847.20x = 318,231,939,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,231,939,688.08/646,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,973.90

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