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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,936.80, 1,457,905.20 and 617,205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,936.80, 1,457,905.20 and 617,205.40 is: 925,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,936.80 : 1,457,905.20 = 617,205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,936.80/1,457,905.20 = 617,205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,936.80x = 1,457,905.20 × 617,205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,936.80x = 899,826,962,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,826,962,128.08/971,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,808.10

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