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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,538.20, 971,307.30 and 398,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,538.20, 971,307.30 and 398,360.60 is: 597,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,538.20 : 971,307.30 = 398,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,538.20/971,307.30 = 398,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,538.20x = 971,307.30 × 398,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,538.20x = 386,930,558,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,930,558,812.38/647,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,540.90

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