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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,987.20, 971,851.20 and 311,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,987.20, 971,851.20 and 311,027.20 is: 466,478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,987.20 : 971,851.20 = 311,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,987.20/971,851.20 = 311,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,987.20x = 971,851.20 × 311,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,987.20x = 302,272,157,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,272,157,552.64/647,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,478.59

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