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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002.70, 1,458,004.05 and 615,959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002.70, 1,458,004.05 and 615,959.10 is: 923,938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002.70 : 1,458,004.05 = 615,959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002.70/1,458,004.05 = 615,959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002.70x = 1,458,004.05 × 615,959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002.70x = 898,070,862,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,070,862,434.36/972,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,938.65

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