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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,551.70, 971,327.55 and 458,594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,551.70, 971,327.55 and 458,594.90 is: 687,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,551.70 : 971,327.55 = 458,594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,551.70/971,327.55 = 458,594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,551.70x = 971,327.55 × 458,594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,551.70x = 445,445,860,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,445,860,659.50/647,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,892.35

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