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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,540.70, 971,311.05 and 597,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,540.70, 971,311.05 and 597,774.30 is: 896,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,540.70 : 971,311.05 = 597,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,540.70/971,311.05 = 597,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,540.70x = 971,311.05 × 597,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,540.70x = 580,624,782,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,624,782,996.02/647,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,661.45

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