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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,560.88, 972,186.04 and 435,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,560.88, 972,186.04 and 435,279.72 is: 653,487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,560.88 : 972,186.04 = 435,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,560.88/972,186.04 = 435,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,560.88x = 972,186.04 × 435,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,560.88x = 423,172,867,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,172,867,279.11/647,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,487.39

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