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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,550.90, 971,326.35 and 471,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,550.90, 971,326.35 and 471,294.90 is: 706,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,550.90 : 971,326.35 = 471,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,550.90/971,326.35 = 471,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,550.90x = 971,326.35 × 471,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,550.90x = 457,781,154,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,781,154,990.62/647,550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,942.35

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