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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,517.70, 971,276.55 and 362,916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,517.70, 971,276.55 and 362,916.10 is: 544,374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,517.70 : 971,276.55 = 362,916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,517.70/971,276.55 = 362,916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,517.70x = 971,276.55 × 362,916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,517.70x = 352,491,897,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,491,897,547.46/647,517.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,374.15

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