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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,536.80, 970,916.40 and 332,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,536.80, 970,916.40 and 332,608.80 is: 498,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,536.80 : 970,916.40 = 332,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,536.80/970,916.40 = 332,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,536.80x = 970,916.40 × 332,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,536.80x = 322,935,338,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,935,338,704.32/647,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,713.49

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