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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,542.70, 971,314.05 and 597,776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,542.70, 971,314.05 and 597,776.30 is: 896,664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,542.70 : 971,314.05 = 597,776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,542.70/971,314.05 = 597,776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,542.70x = 971,314.05 × 597,776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,542.70x = 580,628,518,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,628,518,947.02/647,542.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,664.45

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