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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,851.60, 1,456,277.40 and 617,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,851.60, 1,456,277.40 and 617,432.40 is: 926,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,851.60 : 1,456,277.40 = 617,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,851.60/1,456,277.40 = 617,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,851.60x = 1,456,277.40 × 617,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,851.60x = 899,152,850,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,152,850,147.76/970,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,148.60

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