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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,145.98, 1,454,115.44 and 590,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,145.98, 1,454,115.44 and 590,229.32 is: 884,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,145.98 : 1,454,115.44 = 590,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,145.98/1,454,115.44 = 590,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,145.98x = 1,454,115.44 × 590,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,145.98x = 858,261,561,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,261,561,557.70/970,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,672.60

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