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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,524.80, 970,898.40 and 332,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,524.80, 970,898.40 and 332,596.80 is: 498,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,524.80 : 970,898.40 = 332,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,524.80/970,898.40 = 332,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,524.80x = 970,898.40 × 332,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,524.80x = 322,917,700,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,917,700,965.12/647,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,695.50

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