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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,537.60, 971,306.40 and 544,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,537.60, 971,306.40 and 544,894.40 is: 817,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,537.60 : 971,306.40 = 544,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,537.60/971,306.40 = 544,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,537.60x = 971,306.40 × 544,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,537.60x = 529,259,418,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,259,418,044.16/647,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,341.60

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