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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.40, 971,999.10 and 490,535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.40, 971,999.10 and 490,535.40 is: 735,803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.40 : 971,999.10 = 490,535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.40/971,999.10 = 490,535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.40x = 971,999.10 × 490,535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.40x = 476,799,967,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,799,967,318.14/647,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,803.10

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