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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,236.80, 970,855.20 and 435,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,236.80, 970,855.20 and 435,729.60 is: 653,594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,236.80 : 970,855.20 = 435,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,236.80/970,855.20 = 435,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,236.80x = 970,855.20 × 435,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,236.80x = 423,030,347,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,030,347,953.92/647,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,594.40

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