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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,572.60, 971,358.90 and 544,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,572.60, 971,358.90 and 544,929.40 is: 817,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,572.60 : 971,358.90 = 544,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,572.60/971,358.90 = 544,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,572.60x = 971,358.90 × 544,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,572.60x = 529,322,022,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,322,022,561.66/647,572.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,394.10

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