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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,315.70, 973,973.55 and 531,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,315.70, 973,973.55 and 531,217.70 is: 796,826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,315.70 : 973,973.55 = 531,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,315.70/973,973.55 = 531,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,315.70x = 973,973.55 × 531,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,315.70x = 517,391,989,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,391,989,091.84/649,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,826.55

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