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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,147.50, 1,454,117.72 and 590,230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,147.50, 1,454,117.72 and 590,230.77 is: 884,674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,147.50 : 1,454,117.72 = 590,230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,147.50/1,454,117.72 = 590,230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,147.50x = 1,454,117.72 × 590,230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,147.50x = 858,265,018,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,265,018,595.09/970,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,674.77

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