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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,564.80, 1,457,159.40 and 616,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,564.80, 1,457,159.40 and 616,270.80 is: 925,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,564.80 : 1,457,159.40 = 616,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,564.80/1,457,159.40 = 616,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,564.80x = 1,457,159.40 × 616,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,564.80x = 898,004,789,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,004,789,165.52/970,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,239.40

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