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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,930.86, 1,464,202.53 and 586,885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,930.86, 1,464,202.53 and 586,885.04 is: 880,511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,930.86 : 1,464,202.53 = 586,885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,930.86/1,464,202.53 = 586,885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,930.86x = 1,464,202.53 × 586,885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,930.86x = 859,318,558,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,318,558,556.90/975,930.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,511.72

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