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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,549.20, 971,323.80 and 458,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,549.20, 971,323.80 and 458,592.40 is: 687,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,549.20 : 971,323.80 = 458,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,549.20/971,323.80 = 458,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,549.20x = 971,323.80 × 458,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,549.20x = 445,441,712,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,441,712,619.12/647,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,888.60

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