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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,501.10, 971,251.65 and 498,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,501.10, 971,251.65 and 498,029.10 is: 747,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,501.10 : 971,251.65 = 498,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,501.10/971,251.65 = 498,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,501.10x = 971,251.65 × 498,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,501.10x = 483,711,585,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,711,585,123.02/647,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,043.65

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