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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,564.70, 971,347.05 and 579,330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,564.70, 971,347.05 and 579,330.30 is: 868,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,564.70 : 971,347.05 = 579,330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,564.70/971,347.05 = 579,330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,564.70x = 971,347.05 × 579,330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,564.70x = 562,730,777,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,730,777,880.62/647,564.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,995.45

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