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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,582.40, 1,348,810.42 and 590,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,582.40, 1,348,810.42 and 590,091.56 is: 814,173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,582.40 : 1,348,810.42 = 590,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,582.40/1,348,810.42 = 590,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,582.40x = 1,348,810.42 × 590,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,582.40x = 795,921,641,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,921,641,931.60/977,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,173.46

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