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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,991.20, 1,457,986.80 and 615,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,991.20, 1,457,986.80 and 615,947.60 is: 923,921.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,991.20 : 1,457,986.80 = 615,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,991.20/1,457,986.80 = 615,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,991.20x = 1,457,986.80 × 615,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,991.20x = 898,043,470,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,043,470,291.68/971,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,921.40

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