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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,676.96, 893,489.16 and 421,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,676.96, 893,489.16 and 421,239.84 is: 581,112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,676.96 : 893,489.16 = 421,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,676.96/893,489.16 = 421,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,676.96x = 893,489.16 × 421,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,676.96x = 376,373,230,800.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,373,230,800.13/647,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,112.58

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