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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.70, 971,999.55 and 396,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.70, 971,999.55 and 396,057.30 is: 594,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.70 : 971,999.55 = 396,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.70/971,999.55 = 396,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.70x = 971,999.55 × 396,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.70x = 384,967,517,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,967,517,374.22/647,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,085.95

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