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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,536.80, 971,305.20 and 436,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,536.80, 971,305.20 and 436,029.60 is: 654,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,536.80 : 971,305.20 = 436,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,536.80/971,305.20 = 436,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,536.80x = 971,305.20 × 436,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,536.80x = 423,517,817,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,517,817,833.92/647,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,044.40

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