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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,587.90, 1,348,818 and 590,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,587.90, 1,348,818 and 590,097.06 is: 814,181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,587.90 : 1,348,818 = 590,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,587.90/1,348,818 = 590,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,587.90x = 1,348,818 × 590,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,587.90x = 795,933,536,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,933,536,275.08/977,587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,181.04

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