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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,202.78, 970,041.69 and 291,800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,202.78, 970,041.69 and 291,800.70 is: 437,357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,202.78 : 970,041.69 = 291,800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,202.78/970,041.69 = 291,800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,202.78x = 970,041.69 × 291,800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,202.78x = 283,058,844,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,058,844,171.18/647,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,357.27

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