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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,220.80, 1,455,331.20 and 596,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,220.80, 1,455,331.20 and 596,454.40 is: 894,681.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,220.80 : 1,455,331.20 = 596,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,220.80/1,455,331.20 = 596,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,220.80x = 1,455,331.20 × 596,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,220.80x = 868,038,697,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,038,697,697.28/970,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,681.60

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