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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,553.20, 971,329.80 and 458,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,553.20, 971,329.80 and 458,596.40 is: 687,894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,553.20 : 971,329.80 = 458,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,553.20/971,329.80 = 458,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,553.20x = 971,329.80 × 458,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,553.20x = 445,448,349,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,448,349,492.72/647,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,894.60

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