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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,541.80, 971,312.70 and 505,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,541.80, 971,312.70 and 505,824.20 is: 758,736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,541.80 : 971,312.70 = 505,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,541.80/971,312.70 = 505,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,541.80x = 971,312.70 × 505,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,541.80x = 491,313,469,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,313,469,427.34/647,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,736.30

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