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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,995.70, 971,993.55 and 608,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,995.70, 971,993.55 and 608,597.30 is: 912,895.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,995.70 : 971,993.55 = 608,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,995.70/971,993.55 = 608,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,995.70x = 971,993.55 × 608,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,995.70x = 591,552,650,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,552,650,147.42/647,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,895.95

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