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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,001.80, 1,458,002.70 and 598,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,001.80, 1,458,002.70 and 598,235.40 is: 897,353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,001.80 : 1,458,002.70 = 598,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,001.80/1,458,002.70 = 598,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,001.80x = 1,458,002.70 × 598,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,001.80x = 872,228,828,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,228,828,435.58/972,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,353.10

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