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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,486.60, 971,229.90 and 498,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,486.60, 971,229.90 and 498,014.60 is: 747,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,486.60 : 971,229.90 = 498,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,486.60/971,229.90 = 498,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,486.60x = 971,229.90 × 498,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,486.60x = 483,686,670,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,686,670,156.54/647,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,021.90

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