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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,007.60, 1,456,511.40 and 617,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,007.60, 1,456,511.40 and 617,588.40 is: 926,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,007.60 : 1,456,511.40 = 617,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,007.60/1,456,511.40 = 617,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,007.60x = 1,456,511.40 × 617,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,007.60x = 899,524,545,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,524,545,107.76/971,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,382.60

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