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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,214.40, 970,821.60 and 363,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,214.40, 970,821.60 and 363,779.20 is: 545,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,214.40 : 970,821.60 = 363,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,214.40/970,821.60 = 363,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,214.40x = 970,821.60 × 363,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,214.40x = 353,164,704,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,164,704,990.72/647,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,668.80

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