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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,012.64, 1,338,684.72 and 588,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,012.64, 1,338,684.72 and 588,055.52 is: 811,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,012.64 : 1,338,684.72 = 588,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,012.64/1,338,684.72 = 588,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,012.64x = 1,338,684.72 × 588,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,012.64x = 787,220,939,135.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,220,939,135.65/970,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,557.40

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