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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,712.40, 971,568.60 and 490,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,712.40, 971,568.60 and 490,248.40 is: 735,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,712.40 : 971,568.60 = 490,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,712.40/971,568.60 = 490,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,712.40x = 971,568.60 × 490,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,712.40x = 476,309,951,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,309,951,640.24/647,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,372.60

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