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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,435.70, 971,153.55 and 579,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,435.70, 971,153.55 and 579,201.30 is: 868,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,435.70 : 971,153.55 = 579,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,435.70/971,153.55 = 579,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,435.70x = 971,153.55 × 579,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,435.70x = 562,493,398,659.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,493,398,659.62/647,435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,801.95

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