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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,994.60, 971,991.90 and 514,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,994.60, 971,991.90 and 514,150.20 is: 771,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,994.60 : 971,991.90 = 514,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,994.60/971,991.90 = 514,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,994.60x = 971,991.90 × 514,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,994.60x = 499,749,829,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,749,829,783.38/647,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,225.30

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