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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.70, 971,999.55 and 585,791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.70, 971,999.55 and 585,791.70 is: 878,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.70 : 971,999.55 = 585,791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.70/971,999.55 = 585,791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.70x = 971,999.55 × 585,791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.70x = 569,389,268,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,389,268,793.74/647,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,687.55

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