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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,680.46, 893,493.99 and 421,243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,680.46, 893,493.99 and 421,243.34 is: 581,117.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,680.46 : 893,493.99 = 421,243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,680.46/893,493.99 = 421,243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,680.46x = 893,493.99 × 421,243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,680.46x = 376,378,392,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,378,392,617.53/647,680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,117.41

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