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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,159.36, 970,097 and 586,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,159.36, 970,097 and 586,699.04 is: 883,562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,159.36 : 970,097 = 586,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,159.36/970,097 = 586,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,159.36x = 970,097 × 586,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,159.36x = 569,154,978,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,154,978,606.88/644,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,562.38

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