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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,485.60, 971,228.40 and 544,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,485.60, 971,228.40 and 544,842.40 is: 817,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,485.60 : 971,228.40 = 544,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,485.60/971,228.40 = 544,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,485.60x = 971,228.40 × 544,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,485.60x = 529,166,412,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,166,412,404.16/647,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,263.60

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