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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,572.90, 971,359.35 and 490,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,572.90, 971,359.35 and 490,108.90 is: 735,163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,572.90 : 971,359.35 = 490,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,572.90/971,359.35 = 490,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,572.90x = 971,359.35 × 490,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,572.90x = 476,071,862,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,071,862,533.22/647,572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,163.35

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