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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,536.10, 971,304.15 and 544,892.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,536.10, 971,304.15 and 544,892.90 is: 817,339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,536.10 : 971,304.15 = 544,892.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,536.10/971,304.15 = 544,892.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,536.10x = 971,304.15 × 544,892.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,536.10x = 529,256,735,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,256,735,075.54/647,536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,339.35

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