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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,998.20, 971,997.30 and 641,777.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,998.20, 971,997.30 and 641,777.40 is: 962,666.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,998.20 : 971,997.30 = 641,777.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,998.20/971,997.30 = 641,777.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,998.20x = 971,997.30 × 641,777.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,998.20x = 623,805,900,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,805,900,001.02/647,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,666.10

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