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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,003.70, 1,458,005.55 and 617,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,003.70, 1,458,005.55 and 617,418.10 is: 926,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,003.70 : 1,458,005.55 = 617,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,003.70/1,458,005.55 = 617,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,003.70x = 1,458,005.55 × 617,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,003.70x = 900,199,016,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,199,016,470.46/972,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,127.15

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