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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,198.78, 970,035.68 and 291,796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,198.78, 970,035.68 and 291,796.70 is: 437,351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,198.78 : 970,035.68 = 291,796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,198.78/970,035.68 = 291,796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,198.78x = 970,035.68 × 291,796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,198.78x = 283,053,210,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,053,210,306.26/647,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,351.27

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