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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,536.70, 971,305.05 and 398,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,536.70, 971,305.05 and 398,359.10 is: 597,538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,536.70 : 971,305.05 = 398,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,536.70/971,305.05 = 398,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,536.70x = 971,305.05 × 398,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,536.70x = 386,928,205,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,928,205,543.46/647,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,538.65

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