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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,544.30, 971,316.45 and 505,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,544.30, 971,316.45 and 505,826.70 is: 758,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,544.30 : 971,316.45 = 505,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,544.30/971,316.45 = 505,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,544.30x = 971,316.45 × 505,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,544.30x = 491,317,794,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,317,794,559.22/647,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,740.05

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