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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,595.70, 971,393.55 and 597,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,595.70, 971,393.55 and 597,829.30 is: 896,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,595.70 : 971,393.55 = 597,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,595.70/971,393.55 = 597,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,595.70x = 971,393.55 × 597,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,595.70x = 580,727,526,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,727,526,021.02/647,595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,743.95

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