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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,186.80, 1,455,280.20 and 596,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,186.80, 1,455,280.20 and 596,420.40 is: 894,630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,186.80 : 1,455,280.20 = 596,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,186.80/1,455,280.20 = 596,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,186.80x = 1,455,280.20 × 596,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,186.80x = 867,958,798,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,958,798,996.08/970,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,630.60

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