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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,430.70, 971,146.05 and 579,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,430.70, 971,146.05 and 579,196.30 is: 868,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,430.70 : 971,146.05 = 579,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,430.70/971,146.05 = 579,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,430.70x = 971,146.05 × 579,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,430.70x = 562,484,198,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,484,198,919.62/647,430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,794.45

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