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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,817.68, 973,267.32 and 583,911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,817.68, 973,267.32 and 583,911.36 is: 871,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,817.68 : 973,267.32 = 583,911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,817.68/973,267.32 = 583,911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,817.68x = 973,267.32 × 583,911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,817.68x = 568,301,844,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,301,844,464.76/651,817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,872.40

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