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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,886.80, 971,830.20 and 481,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,886.80, 971,830.20 and 481,998.80 is: 722,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,886.80 : 971,830.20 = 481,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,886.80/971,830.20 = 481,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,886.80x = 971,830.20 × 481,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,886.80x = 468,420,990,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,420,990,203.76/647,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,998.20

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