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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,939.70, 971,909.55 and 579,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,939.70, 971,909.55 and 579,705.30 is: 869,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,939.70 : 971,909.55 = 579,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,939.70/971,909.55 = 579,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,939.70x = 971,909.55 × 579,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,939.70x = 563,421,117,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,421,117,255.62/647,939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,557.95

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