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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,642.70, 977,464.05 and 593,905.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,642.70, 977,464.05 and 593,905.90 is: 890,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,642.70 : 977,464.05 = 593,905.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,642.70/977,464.05 = 593,905.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,642.70x = 977,464.05 × 593,905.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,642.70x = 580,521,666,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,521,666,332.90/651,642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,858.85

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