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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,533.70, 971,300.55 and 398,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,533.70, 971,300.55 and 398,356.10 is: 597,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,533.70 : 971,300.55 = 398,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,533.70/971,300.55 = 398,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,533.70x = 971,300.55 × 398,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,533.70x = 386,923,499,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,923,499,025.86/647,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,534.15

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