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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,971.20, 1,453,456.80 and 595,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,971.20, 1,453,456.80 and 595,723.20 is: 893,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,971.20 : 1,453,456.80 = 595,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,971.20/1,453,456.80 = 595,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,971.20x = 1,453,456.80 × 595,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,971.20x = 865,857,935,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,857,935,957.76/968,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,584.80

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