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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,148.23, 1,454,118.82 and 590,231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,148.23, 1,454,118.82 and 590,231.57 is: 884,675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,148.23 : 1,454,118.82 = 590,231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,148.23/1,454,118.82 = 590,231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,148.23x = 1,454,118.82 × 590,231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,148.23x = 858,266,825,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,266,825,348.97/970,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,675.97

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