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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,678.96, 893,491.92 and 421,241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,678.96, 893,491.92 and 421,241.84 is: 581,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,678.96 : 893,491.92 = 421,241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,678.96/893,491.92 = 421,241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,678.96x = 893,491.92 × 421,241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,678.96x = 376,376,180,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,376,180,405.93/647,678.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,115.34

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