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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,546.90, 971,320.35 and 471,290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,546.90, 971,320.35 and 471,290.90 is: 706,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,546.90 : 971,320.35 = 471,290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,546.90/971,320.35 = 471,290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,546.90x = 971,320.35 × 471,290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,546.90x = 457,774,441,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,774,441,939.82/647,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,936.35

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