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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,497.40, 1,457,246.10 and 617,203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,497.40, 1,457,246.10 and 617,203.40 is: 925,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,497.40 : 1,457,246.10 = 617,203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,497.40/1,457,246.10 = 617,203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,497.40x = 1,457,246.10 × 617,203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,497.40x = 899,417,247,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,417,247,556.74/971,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,805.10

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