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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,135.70, 970,548.03 and 331,430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,135.70, 970,548.03 and 331,430.10 is: 497,065.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,135.70 : 970,548.03 = 331,430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,135.70/970,548.03 = 331,430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,135.70x = 970,548.03 × 331,430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,135.70x = 321,668,830,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,668,830,637.70/647,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,065.50

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