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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,977.62, 1,240,558.64 and 588,614.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,977.62, 1,240,558.64 and 588,614.51 is: 813,172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,977.62 : 1,240,558.64 = 588,614.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,977.62/1,240,558.64 = 588,614.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,977.62x = 1,240,558.64 × 588,614.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,977.62x = 730,210,816,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,210,816,009.87/897,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,172.62

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