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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,908.30, 970,362.45 and 331,980.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,908.30, 970,362.45 and 331,980.30 is: 497,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,908.30 : 970,362.45 = 331,980.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,908.30/970,362.45 = 331,980.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,908.30x = 970,362.45 × 331,980.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,908.30x = 322,141,217,259.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,141,217,259.74/646,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,970.45

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