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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.70, 971,311.05 and 458,583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.70, 971,311.05 and 458,583.90 is: 687,875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.70 : 971,311.05 = 458,583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.70/971,311.05 = 458,583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.70x = 971,311.05 × 458,583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.70x = 445,427,609,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,427,609,422.10/647,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,875.85

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