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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,264.80, 1,455,397.20 and 596,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,264.80, 1,455,397.20 and 596,498.40 is: 894,747.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,264.80 : 1,455,397.20 = 596,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,264.80/1,455,397.20 = 596,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,264.80x = 1,455,397.20 × 596,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,264.80x = 868,142,101,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,142,101,164.48/970,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,747.60

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