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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,293.80, 1,456,940.70 and 597,527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,293.80, 1,456,940.70 and 597,527.40 is: 896,291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,293.80 : 1,456,940.70 = 597,527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,293.80/1,456,940.70 = 597,527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,293.80x = 1,456,940.70 × 597,527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,293.80x = 870,561,988,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,561,988,425.18/971,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,291.10

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