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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,421.60, 971,132.40 and 367,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,421.60, 971,132.40 and 367,485.60 is: 551,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,421.60 : 971,132.40 = 367,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,421.60/971,132.40 = 367,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,421.60x = 971,132.40 × 367,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,421.60x = 356,877,172,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,877,172,693.44/647,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,228.40

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