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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,636.95, 1,339,579.17 and 583,578.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,636.95, 1,339,579.17 and 583,578.99 is: 805,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,636.95 : 1,339,579.17 = 583,578.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,636.95/1,339,579.17 = 583,578.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,636.95x = 1,339,579.17 × 583,578.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,636.95x = 781,750,259,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,750,259,053.64/970,636.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,399.24

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