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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,481.60, 971,222.40 and 498,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,481.60, 971,222.40 and 498,009.60 is: 747,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,481.60 : 971,222.40 = 498,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,481.60/971,222.40 = 498,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,481.60x = 971,222.40 × 498,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,481.60x = 483,678,078,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,678,078,935.04/647,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,014.40

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