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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,964.77, 971,159.19 and 458,479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,964.77, 971,159.19 and 458,479.76 is: 687,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,964.77 : 971,159.19 = 458,479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,964.77/971,159.19 = 458,479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,964.77x = 971,159.19 × 458,479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,964.77x = 445,256,830,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,256,830,060.60/647,964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,162.10

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