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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,896.52, 971,844.89 and 332,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,896.52, 971,844.89 and 332,152.04 is: 498,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,896.52 : 971,844.89 = 332,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,896.52/971,844.89 = 332,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,896.52x = 971,844.89 × 332,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,896.52x = 322,800,263,545.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,800,263,545.93/647,896.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,228.12

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