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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,406.40, 971,109.60 and 489,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,406.40, 971,109.60 and 489,942.40 is: 734,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,406.40 : 971,109.60 = 489,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,406.40/971,109.60 = 489,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,406.40x = 971,109.60 × 489,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,406.40x = 475,787,768,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,787,768,087.04/647,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,913.60

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