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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,566.60, 971,349.90 and 542,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,566.60, 971,349.90 and 542,590.60 is: 813,885.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,566.60 : 971,349.90 = 542,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,566.60/971,349.90 = 542,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,566.60x = 971,349.90 × 542,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,566.60x = 527,045,325,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,045,325,050.94/647,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,885.90

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