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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,227.80, 1,456,841.70 and 593,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,227.80, 1,456,841.70 and 593,314.20 is: 889,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,227.80 : 1,456,841.70 = 593,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,227.80/1,456,841.70 = 593,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,227.80x = 1,456,841.70 × 593,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,227.80x = 864,364,867,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,364,867,762.14/971,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,971.30

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