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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,556.30, 971,334.45 and 579,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,556.30, 971,334.45 and 579,905.10 is: 869,857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,556.30 : 971,334.45 = 579,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,556.30/971,334.45 = 579,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,556.30x = 971,334.45 × 579,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,556.30x = 563,281,801,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,281,801,360.70/647,556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,857.65

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