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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,099.01, 970,543.35 and 305,541.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,099.01, 970,543.35 and 305,541.79 is: 458,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,099.01 : 970,543.35 = 305,541.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,099.01/970,543.35 = 305,541.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,099.01x = 970,543.35 × 305,541.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,099.01x = 296,541,550,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,541,550,005.24/647,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,263.03

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