Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,545.20, 971,317.80 and 579,310.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 647,545.20, 971,317.80 and 579,310.80 is: 868,966.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
647,545.20 : 971,317.80 = 579,310.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
647,545.20/971,317.80 = 579,310.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
647,545.20x = 971,317.80 × 579,310.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
647,545.20x = 562,694,891,772.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,694,891,772.24/647,545.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,966.20
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