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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,465.70, 971,198.55 and 589,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,465.70, 971,198.55 and 589,404.90 is: 884,107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,465.70 : 971,198.55 = 589,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,465.70/971,198.55 = 589,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,465.70x = 971,198.55 × 589,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,465.70x = 572,429,184,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,429,184,242.90/647,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,107.35

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