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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,332.60, 1,456,998.90 and 617,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,332.60, 1,456,998.90 and 617,038.60 is: 925,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,332.60 : 1,456,998.90 = 617,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,332.60/1,456,998.90 = 617,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,332.60x = 1,456,998.90 × 617,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,332.60x = 899,024,561,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,024,561,457.54/971,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,557.90

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