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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,290.96, 1,453,827.40 and 590,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,290.96, 1,453,827.40 and 590,061.52 is: 884,113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,290.96 : 1,453,827.40 = 590,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,290.96/1,453,827.40 = 590,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,290.96x = 1,453,827.40 × 590,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,290.96x = 857,847,605,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,847,605,461.65/970,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,113.78

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