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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,588.28, 1,348,818.53 and 590,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,588.28, 1,348,818.53 and 590,097.44 is: 814,181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,588.28 : 1,348,818.53 = 590,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,588.28/1,348,818.53 = 590,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,588.28x = 1,348,818.53 × 590,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,588.28x = 795,934,351,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,934,351,882.98/977,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,181.56

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