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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,557.40, 971,336.10 and 490,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,557.40, 971,336.10 and 490,093.40 is: 735,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,557.40 : 971,336.10 = 490,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,557.40/971,336.10 = 490,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,557.40x = 971,336.10 × 490,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,557.40x = 476,045,411,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,045,411,791.74/647,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,140.10

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