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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,145.80, 1,458,218.70 and 617,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,145.80, 1,458,218.70 and 617,414.40 is: 926,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,145.80 : 1,458,218.70 = 617,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,145.80/1,458,218.70 = 617,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,145.80x = 1,458,218.70 × 617,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,145.80x = 900,325,223,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,325,223,729.28/972,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,121.60

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