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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,665.60, 1,455,998.40 and 617,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,665.60, 1,455,998.40 and 617,246.40 is: 925,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,665.60 : 1,455,998.40 = 617,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,665.60/1,455,998.40 = 617,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,665.60x = 1,455,998.40 × 617,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,665.60x = 898,709,770,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,709,770,805.76/970,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,869.60

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