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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,539.70, 971,309.55 and 423,590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,539.70, 971,309.55 and 423,590.90 is: 635,386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,539.70 : 971,309.55 = 423,590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,539.70/971,309.55 = 423,590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,539.70x = 971,309.55 × 423,590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,539.70x = 411,437,886,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,437,886,463.10/647,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,386.35

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