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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.60, 971,999.40 and 585,998.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.60, 971,999.40 and 585,998.15 is: 878,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.60 : 971,999.40 = 585,998.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.60/971,999.40 = 585,998.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.60x = 971,999.40 × 585,998.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.60x = 569,589,850,201.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,589,850,201.11/647,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,997.23

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