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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,427.70, 971,141.55 and 579,193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,427.70, 971,141.55 and 579,193.30 is: 868,789.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,427.70 : 971,141.55 = 579,193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,427.70/971,141.55 = 579,193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,427.70x = 971,141.55 × 579,193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,427.70x = 562,478,679,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,478,679,111.62/647,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,789.95

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