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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,538.70, 971,308.05 and 589,477.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,538.70, 971,308.05 and 589,477.90 is: 884,216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,538.70 : 971,308.05 = 589,477.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,538.70/971,308.05 = 589,477.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,538.70x = 971,308.05 × 589,477.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,538.70x = 572,564,629,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,564,629,567.10/647,538.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,216.85

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