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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,003.70, 1,458,005.55 and 615,960.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,003.70, 1,458,005.55 and 615,960.10 is: 923,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,003.70 : 1,458,005.55 = 615,960.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,003.70/1,458,005.55 = 615,960.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,003.70x = 1,458,005.55 × 615,960.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,003.70x = 898,073,244,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,073,244,378.56/972,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,940.15

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