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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,009.70, 970,514.55 and 617,979.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,009.70, 970,514.55 and 617,979.30 is: 926,968.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,009.70 : 970,514.55 = 617,979.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,009.70/970,514.55 = 617,979.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,009.70x = 970,514.55 × 617,979.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,009.70x = 599,757,902,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,757,902,248.82/647,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,968.95

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