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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,579.64, 971,486.34 and 292,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,579.64, 971,486.34 and 292,760.76 is: 439,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,579.64 : 971,486.34 = 292,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,579.64/971,486.34 = 292,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,579.64x = 971,486.34 × 292,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,579.64x = 284,413,079,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,413,079,228.02/647,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,193.98

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