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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,190.80, 1,458,286.20 and 598,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,190.80, 1,458,286.20 and 598,424.40 is: 897,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,190.80 : 1,458,286.20 = 598,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,190.80/1,458,286.20 = 598,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,190.80x = 1,458,286.20 × 598,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,190.80x = 872,674,044,263.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,674,044,263.28/972,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,636.60

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