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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,551.70, 971,327.55 and 579,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,551.70, 971,327.55 and 579,317.30 is: 868,975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,551.70 : 971,327.55 = 579,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,551.70/971,327.55 = 579,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,551.70x = 971,327.55 × 579,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,551.70x = 562,706,853,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,706,853,681.62/647,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,975.95

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