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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,497.20, 971,245.80 and 597,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,497.20, 971,245.80 and 597,730.80 is: 896,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,497.20 : 971,245.80 = 597,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,497.20/971,245.80 = 597,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,497.20x = 971,245.80 × 597,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,497.20x = 580,543,529,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,543,529,030.64/647,497.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,596.20

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