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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,568.80, 1,457,165.40 and 616,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,568.80, 1,457,165.40 and 616,274.80 is: 925,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,568.80 : 1,457,165.40 = 616,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,568.80/1,457,165.40 = 616,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,568.80x = 1,457,165.40 × 616,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,568.80x = 898,014,315,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,014,315,451.92/970,568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,245.40

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