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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,223.80, 1,455,335.70 and 596,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,223.80, 1,455,335.70 and 596,457.40 is: 894,686.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,223.80 : 1,455,335.70 = 596,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,223.80/1,455,335.70 = 596,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,223.80x = 1,455,335.70 × 596,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,223.80x = 868,045,747,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,045,747,749.18/970,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,686.10

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