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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,999.80, 971,999.70 and 618,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,999.80, 971,999.70 and 618,475.30 is: 927,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,999.80 : 971,999.70 = 618,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,999.80/971,999.70 = 618,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,999.80x = 971,999.70 × 618,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,999.80x = 601,157,806,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,157,806,057.41/647,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,712.95

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