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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,614.80, 1,462,589.40 and 598,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,614.80, 1,462,589.40 and 598,701.20 is: 896,621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,614.80 : 1,462,589.40 = 598,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,614.80/1,462,589.40 = 598,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,614.80x = 1,462,589.40 × 598,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,614.80x = 875,654,028,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,654,028,887.28/976,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,621.71

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