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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,238.80, 970,858.20 and 435,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,238.80, 970,858.20 and 435,731.60 is: 653,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,238.80 : 970,858.20 = 435,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,238.80/970,858.20 = 435,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,238.80x = 970,858.20 × 435,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,238.80x = 423,033,596,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,033,596,859.12/647,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,597.40

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