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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,315.64, 892,878.66 and 429,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,315.64, 892,878.66 and 429,519.60 is: 592,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,315.64 : 892,878.66 = 429,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,315.64/892,878.66 = 429,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,315.64x = 892,878.66 × 429,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,315.64x = 383,508,884,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,508,884,891.74/647,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,460.40

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