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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,005.70, 972,008.55 and 447,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,005.70, 972,008.55 and 447,903.30 is: 671,854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,005.70 : 972,008.55 = 447,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,005.70/972,008.55 = 447,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,005.70x = 972,008.55 × 447,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,005.70x = 435,365,837,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,365,837,173.22/648,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,854.95

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