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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,908.80, 1,457,863.20 and 617,177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,908.80, 1,457,863.20 and 617,177.40 is: 925,766.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,908.80 : 1,457,863.20 = 617,177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,908.80/1,457,863.20 = 617,177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,908.80x = 1,457,863.20 × 617,177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,908.80x = 899,760,219,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,760,219,331.68/971,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,766.10

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