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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,049.20, 1,458,073.80 and 616,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,049.20, 1,458,073.80 and 616,005.60 is: 924,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,049.20 : 1,458,073.80 = 616,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,049.20/1,458,073.80 = 616,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,049.20x = 1,458,073.80 × 616,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,049.20x = 898,181,626,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,181,626,013.28/972,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,008.40

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