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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,077.55, 1,458,116.33 and 617,346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,077.55, 1,458,116.33 and 617,346.15 is: 926,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,077.55 : 1,458,116.33 = 617,346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,077.55/1,458,116.33 = 617,346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,077.55x = 1,458,116.33 × 617,346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,077.55x = 900,162,499,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,162,499,490.90/972,077.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,019.23

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