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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,909.10, 1,457,863.65 and 618,489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,909.10, 1,457,863.65 and 618,489.90 is: 927,734.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,909.10 : 1,457,863.65 = 618,489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,909.10/1,457,863.65 = 618,489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,909.10x = 1,457,863.65 × 618,489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,909.10x = 901,673,943,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,673,943,102.14/971,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927,734.85

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