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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,562.80, 971,344.20 and 505,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,562.80, 971,344.20 and 505,845.20 is: 758,767.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,562.80 : 971,344.20 = 505,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,562.80/971,344.20 = 505,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,562.80x = 971,344.20 × 505,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,562.80x = 491,349,801,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,349,801,117.84/647,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,767.80

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