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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.20, 971,310.30 and 458,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.20, 971,310.30 and 458,583.40 is: 687,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.20 : 971,310.30 = 458,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.20/971,310.30 = 458,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.20x = 971,310.30 × 458,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.20x = 445,426,779,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,426,779,829.02/647,540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,875.10

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