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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,847.40, 970,271.10 and 292,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,847.40, 970,271.10 and 292,031.40 is: 438,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,847.40 : 970,271.10 = 292,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,847.40/970,271.10 = 292,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,847.40x = 970,271.10 × 292,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,847.40x = 283,349,627,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,349,627,712.54/646,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,047.10

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