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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,171.60, 970,028.40 and 310,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,171.60, 970,028.40 and 310,373.60 is: 465,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,171.60 : 970,028.40 = 310,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,171.60/970,028.40 = 310,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,171.60x = 970,028.40 × 310,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,171.60x = 301,071,206,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,071,206,610.24/647,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,210.78

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