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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,964.21, 971,158.34 and 458,479.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,964.21, 971,158.34 and 458,479.19 is: 687,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,964.21 : 971,158.34 = 458,479.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,964.21/971,158.34 = 458,479.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,964.21x = 971,158.34 × 458,479.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,964.21x = 445,255,887,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,255,887,196.27/647,964.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,161.24

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