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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002.20, 1,458,003.30 and 617,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002.20, 1,458,003.30 and 617,416.60 is: 926,124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002.20 : 1,458,003.30 = 617,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002.20/1,458,003.30 = 617,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002.20x = 1,458,003.30 × 617,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002.20x = 900,195,440,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,195,440,274.78/972,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,124.90

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