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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,531.20, 971,296.80 and 458,574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,531.20, 971,296.80 and 458,574.40 is: 687,861.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,531.20 : 971,296.80 = 458,574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,531.20/971,296.80 = 458,574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,531.20x = 971,296.80 × 458,574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,531.20x = 445,411,847,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,411,847,281.92/647,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,861.60

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