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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,114.70, 966,172.05 and 585,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,114.70, 966,172.05 and 585,065.70 is: 877,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,114.70 : 966,172.05 = 585,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,114.70/966,172.05 = 585,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,114.70x = 966,172.05 × 585,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,114.70x = 565,274,126,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,274,126,753.69/644,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,598.55

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