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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,008.20, 970,512.30 and 617,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,008.20, 970,512.30 and 617,977.80 is: 926,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,008.20 : 970,512.30 = 617,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,008.20/970,512.30 = 617,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,008.20x = 970,512.30 × 617,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,008.20x = 599,755,056,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,755,056,026.94/647,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,966.70

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