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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,029.35, 969,815.03 and 310,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,029.35, 969,815.03 and 310,231.35 is: 464,997.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,029.35 : 969,815.03 = 310,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,029.35/969,815.03 = 310,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,029.35x = 969,815.03 × 310,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,029.35x = 300,867,024,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,867,024,456.03/647,029.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,997.49

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