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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,757.80, 1,457,000.70 and 570,898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,757.80, 1,457,000.70 and 570,898.60 is: 856,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,757.80 : 1,457,000.70 = 570,898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,757.80/1,457,000.70 = 570,898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,757.80x = 1,457,000.70 × 570,898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,757.80x = 831,799,659,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,799,659,829.02/970,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856,856.01

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