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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,982.20, 970,646.10 and 577,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,982.20, 970,646.10 and 577,343.80 is: 866,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,982.20 : 970,646.10 = 577,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,982.20/970,646.10 = 577,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,982.20x = 970,646.10 × 577,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,982.20x = 560,396,507,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,396,507,829.18/646,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,169.90

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