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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,527.60, 970,999.80 and 292,358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,527.60, 970,999.80 and 292,358.80 is: 438,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,527.60 : 970,999.80 = 292,358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,527.60/970,999.80 = 292,358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,527.60x = 970,999.80 × 292,358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,527.60x = 283,880,336,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,880,336,328.24/647,527.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,406.54

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