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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,279.80, 1,464,419.70 and 598,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,279.80, 1,464,419.70 and 598,366.20 is: 897,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,279.80 : 1,464,419.70 = 598,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,279.80/1,464,419.70 = 598,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,279.80x = 1,464,419.70 × 598,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,279.80x = 876,259,251,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,259,251,094.14/976,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,549.30

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