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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,553.70, 971,330.55 and 398,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,553.70, 971,330.55 and 398,376.10 is: 597,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,553.70 : 971,330.55 = 398,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,553.70/971,330.55 = 398,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,553.70x = 971,330.55 × 398,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,553.70x = 386,954,876,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,954,876,319.86/647,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,564.15

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