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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,104.80, 970,657.20 and 556,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,104.80, 970,657.20 and 556,903.20 is: 835,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,104.80 : 970,657.20 = 556,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,104.80/970,657.20 = 556,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,104.80x = 970,657.20 × 556,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,104.80x = 540,562,100,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,562,100,783.04/647,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835,354.80

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