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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,028.20, 970,542.30 and 423,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,028.20, 970,542.30 and 423,079.40 is: 634,619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,028.20 : 970,542.30 = 423,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,028.20/970,542.30 = 423,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,028.20x = 970,542.30 × 423,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,028.20x = 410,616,453,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,616,453,958.62/647,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,619.10

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