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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,996.40, 1,457,994.60 and 594,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,996.40, 1,457,994.60 and 594,082.80 is: 891,124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,996.40 : 1,457,994.60 = 594,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,996.40/1,457,994.60 = 594,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,996.40x = 1,457,994.60 × 594,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,996.40x = 866,169,514,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,169,514,352.88/971,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,124.20

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