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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,028.20, 1,458,042.30 and 594,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,028.20, 1,458,042.30 and 594,114.60 is: 891,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,028.20 : 1,458,042.30 = 594,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,028.20/1,458,042.30 = 594,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,028.20x = 1,458,042.30 × 594,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,028.20x = 866,244,217,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,244,217,847.58/972,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,171.90

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