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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,029.50, 1,338,429.58 and 588,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,029.50, 1,338,429.58 and 588,150.14 is: 811,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,029.50 : 1,338,429.58 = 588,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,029.50/1,338,429.58 = 588,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,029.50x = 1,338,429.58 × 588,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,029.50x = 787,197,538,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,197,538,164.99/970,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,519.18

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