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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,832.40, 971,311.20 and 332,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,832.40, 971,311.20 and 332,029.60 is: 497,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,832.40 : 971,311.20 = 332,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,832.40/971,311.20 = 332,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,832.40x = 971,311.20 × 332,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,832.40x = 322,504,069,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,504,069,211.52/647,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,820.22

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