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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,609.40, 970,247.70 and 397,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,609.40, 970,247.70 and 397,999.80 is: 596,282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,609.40 : 970,247.70 = 397,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,609.40/970,247.70 = 397,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,609.40x = 970,247.70 × 397,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,609.40x = 386,158,390,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,158,390,550.46/647,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,282.87

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