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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,916.03, 971,874.15 and 332,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,916.03, 971,874.15 and 332,171.55 is: 498,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,916.03 : 971,874.15 = 332,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,916.03/971,874.15 = 332,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,916.03x = 971,874.15 × 332,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,916.03x = 322,828,942,810.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,828,942,810.43/647,916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,257.38

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