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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,359.20, 970,808.40 and 292,543.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,359.20, 970,808.40 and 292,543.20 is: 438,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,359.20 : 970,808.40 = 292,543.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,359.20/970,808.40 = 292,543.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,359.20x = 970,808.40 × 292,543.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,359.20x = 284,003,395,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,003,395,922.88/647,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,710.68

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