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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,573.70, 971,360.55 and 579,339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,573.70, 971,360.55 and 579,339.30 is: 869,008.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,573.70 : 971,360.55 = 579,339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,573.70/971,360.55 = 579,339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,573.70x = 971,360.55 × 579,339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,573.70x = 562,747,341,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,747,341,084.62/647,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,008.95

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