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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,848.60, 970,272.90 and 488,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,848.60, 970,272.90 and 488,218.20 is: 732,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,848.60 : 970,272.90 = 488,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,848.60/970,272.90 = 488,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,848.60x = 970,272.90 × 488,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,848.60x = 473,704,888,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,704,888,746.78/646,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,327.30

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