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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,251.19, 1,453,767.89 and 590,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,251.19, 1,453,767.89 and 590,021.78 is: 884,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,251.19 : 1,453,767.89 = 590,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,251.19/1,453,767.89 = 590,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,251.19x = 1,453,767.89 × 590,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,251.19x = 857,754,707,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,754,707,945.70/970,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,054.27

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