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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,313.70, 973,970.55 and 531,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,313.70, 973,970.55 and 531,215.70 is: 796,823.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,313.70 : 973,970.55 = 531,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,313.70/973,970.55 = 531,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,313.70x = 973,970.55 × 531,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,313.70x = 517,388,447,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,388,447,497.64/649,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,823.55

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