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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,968.84, 893,892.18 and 421,531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,968.84, 893,892.18 and 421,531.72 is: 581,515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,968.84 : 893,892.18 = 421,531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,968.84/893,892.18 = 421,531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,968.84x = 893,892.18 × 421,531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,968.84x = 376,803,908,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,803,908,129.95/647,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,515.48

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