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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,501.70, 971,252.55 and 423,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,501.70, 971,252.55 and 423,552.90 is: 635,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,501.70 : 971,252.55 = 423,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,501.70/971,252.55 = 423,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,501.70x = 971,252.55 × 423,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,501.70x = 411,376,834,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,376,834,184.90/647,501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,329.35

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