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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,317.60, 1,452,020.40 and 615,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,317.60, 1,452,020.40 and 615,501.60 is: 921,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,317.60 : 1,452,020.40 = 615,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,317.60/1,452,020.40 = 615,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,317.60x = 1,452,020.40 × 615,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,317.60x = 893,720,879,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,720,879,432.64/970,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,060.16

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