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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,573.70, 971,360.55 and 458,616.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,573.70, 971,360.55 and 458,616.90 is: 687,925.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,573.70 : 971,360.55 = 458,616.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,573.70/971,360.55 = 458,616.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,573.70x = 971,360.55 × 458,616.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,573.70x = 445,482,364,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,482,364,223.30/647,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,925.35

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