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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,908.30, 971,862.45 and 310,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,908.30, 971,862.45 and 310,891.60 is: 466,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,908.30 : 971,862.45 = 310,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,908.30/971,862.45 = 310,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,908.30x = 971,862.45 × 310,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,908.30x = 302,143,872,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,143,872,060.42/647,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,337.40

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