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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,228.80, 1,344,850.32 and 592,378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,228.80, 1,344,850.32 and 592,378.24 is: 817,734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,228.80 : 1,344,850.32 = 592,378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,228.80/1,344,850.32 = 592,378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,228.80x = 1,344,850.32 × 592,378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,228.80x = 796,660,065,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,660,065,625.04/974,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,734.05

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