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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,541.70, 971,312.55 and 597,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,541.70, 971,312.55 and 597,775.30 is: 896,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,541.70 : 971,312.55 = 597,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,541.70/971,312.55 = 597,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,541.70x = 971,312.55 × 597,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,541.70x = 580,626,650,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,626,650,970.02/647,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,662.95

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