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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,522.70, 971,284.05 and 398,345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,522.70, 971,284.05 and 398,345.10 is: 597,517.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,522.70 : 971,284.05 = 398,345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,522.70/971,284.05 = 398,345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,522.70x = 971,284.05 × 398,345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,522.70x = 386,906,242,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,906,242,025.66/647,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,517.65

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