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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,031.70, 970,547.55 and 532,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,031.70, 970,547.55 and 532,870.30 is: 799,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,031.70 : 970,547.55 = 532,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,031.70/970,547.55 = 532,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,031.70x = 970,547.55 × 532,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,031.70x = 517,175,964,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,175,964,132.77/647,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,305.45

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