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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,737.20, 971,605.80 and 597,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,737.20, 971,605.80 and 597,970.80 is: 896,956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,737.20 : 971,605.80 = 597,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,737.20/971,605.80 = 597,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,737.20x = 971,605.80 × 597,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,737.20x = 580,991,897,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,991,897,510.64/647,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,956.20

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