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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,534.70, 971,302.05 and 458,577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,534.70, 971,302.05 and 458,577.90 is: 687,866.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,534.70 : 971,302.05 = 458,577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,534.70/971,302.05 = 458,577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,534.70x = 971,302.05 × 458,577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,534.70x = 445,417,654,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,417,654,354.70/647,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,866.85

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