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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,952.80, 1,451,929.20 and 590,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,952.80, 1,451,929.20 and 590,039.20 is: 885,058.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,952.80 : 1,451,929.20 = 590,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,952.80/1,451,929.20 = 590,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,952.80x = 1,451,929.20 × 590,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,952.80x = 856,695,143,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,695,143,624.64/967,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,058.80

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