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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,549.20, 971,323.80 and 398,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,549.20, 971,323.80 and 398,371.60 is: 597,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,549.20 : 971,323.80 = 398,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,549.20/971,323.80 = 398,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,549.20x = 971,323.80 × 398,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,549.20x = 386,947,816,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,947,816,324.08/647,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,557.40

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