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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,524.20, 971,286.30 and 589,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,524.20, 971,286.30 and 589,463.40 is: 884,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,524.20 : 971,286.30 = 589,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,524.20/971,286.30 = 589,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,524.20x = 971,286.30 × 589,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,524.20x = 572,537,724,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,537,724,771.42/647,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,195.10

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