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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,825.60, 971,738.40 and 561,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,825.60, 971,738.40 and 561,220.40 is: 841,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,825.60 : 971,738.40 = 561,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,825.60/971,738.40 = 561,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,825.60x = 971,738.40 × 561,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,825.60x = 545,359,413,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,359,413,543.36/647,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,830.60

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