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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,529.40, 971,294.10 and 490,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,529.40, 971,294.10 and 490,065.40 is: 735,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,529.40 : 971,294.10 = 490,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,529.40/971,294.10 = 490,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,529.40x = 971,294.10 × 490,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,529.40x = 475,997,631,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,997,631,634.14/647,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,098.10

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