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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,985.70, 970,478.55 and 292,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,985.70, 970,478.55 and 292,691.70 is: 439,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,985.70 : 970,478.55 = 292,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,985.70/970,478.55 = 292,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,985.70x = 970,478.55 × 292,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,985.70x = 284,051,016,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,051,016,613.04/646,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,037.55

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