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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,863.20, 1,465,294.80 and 598,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,863.20, 1,465,294.80 and 598,949.60 is: 898,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,863.20 : 1,465,294.80 = 598,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,863.20/1,465,294.80 = 598,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,863.20x = 1,465,294.80 × 598,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,863.20x = 877,637,734,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,637,734,342.08/976,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,424.40

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