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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,440.40, 971,160.60 and 489,976.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,440.40, 971,160.60 and 489,976.40 is: 734,964.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,440.40 : 971,160.60 = 489,976.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,440.40/971,160.60 = 489,976.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,440.40x = 971,160.60 × 489,976.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,440.40x = 475,845,774,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,845,774,609.84/647,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,964.60

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