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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,996.70, 971,995.05 and 608,598.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,996.70, 971,995.05 and 608,598.30 is: 912,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,996.70 : 971,995.05 = 608,598.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,996.70/971,995.05 = 608,598.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,996.70x = 971,995.05 × 608,598.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,996.70x = 591,554,535,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,554,535,038.42/647,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,897.45

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