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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,344.80, 1,457,017.20 and 593,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,344.80, 1,457,017.20 and 593,431.20 is: 890,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,344.80 : 1,457,017.20 = 593,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,344.80/1,457,017.20 = 593,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,344.80x = 1,457,017.20 × 593,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,344.80x = 864,639,465,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,639,465,416.64/971,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,146.80

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