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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,568.70, 971,353.05 and 579,334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,568.70, 971,353.05 and 579,334.30 is: 869,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,568.70 : 971,353.05 = 579,334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,568.70/971,353.05 = 579,334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,568.70x = 971,353.05 × 579,334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,568.70x = 562,738,139,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,738,139,274.62/647,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,001.45

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