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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,499.40, 1,451,339.58 and 589,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,499.40, 1,451,339.58 and 589,246.52 is: 882,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,499.40 : 1,451,339.58 = 589,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,499.40/1,451,339.58 = 589,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,499.40x = 1,451,339.58 × 589,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,499.40x = 855,196,796,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,196,796,853.26/969,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,101.42

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