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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,566.20, 971,349.30 and 458,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,566.20, 971,349.30 and 458,609.40 is: 687,914.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,566.20 : 971,349.30 = 458,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,566.20/971,349.30 = 458,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,566.20x = 971,349.30 × 458,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,566.20x = 445,469,919,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,469,919,663.42/647,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,914.10

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