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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,079.20, 970,618.80 and 458,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,079.20, 970,618.80 and 458,122.40 is: 687,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,079.20 : 970,618.80 = 458,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,079.20/970,618.80 = 458,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,079.20x = 970,618.80 × 458,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,079.20x = 444,662,214,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,662,214,141.12/647,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,183.60

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