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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,359.20, 971,038.80 and 293,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,359.20, 971,038.80 and 293,065.20 is: 439,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,359.20 : 971,038.80 = 293,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,359.20/971,038.80 = 293,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,359.20x = 971,038.80 × 293,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,359.20x = 284,577,680,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,577,680,129.76/647,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,597.80

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