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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,957.80, 971,936.70 and 588,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,957.80, 971,936.70 and 588,860.20 is: 883,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,957.80 : 971,936.70 = 588,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,957.80/971,936.70 = 588,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,957.80x = 971,936.70 × 588,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,957.80x = 572,334,839,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,334,839,549.34/647,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,290.30

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