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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,998.60, 1,456,497.90 and 617,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,998.60, 1,456,497.90 and 617,579.40 is: 926,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,998.60 : 1,456,497.90 = 617,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,998.60/1,456,497.90 = 617,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,998.60x = 1,456,497.90 × 617,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,998.60x = 899,503,099,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,503,099,183.26/970,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,369.10

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