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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,611.40, 1,455,417.90 and 657,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,611.40, 1,455,417.90 and 657,683.40 is: 984,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,611.40 : 1,455,417.90 = 657,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,611.40/1,455,417.90 = 657,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,611.40x = 1,455,417.90 × 657,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,611.40x = 957,204,192,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,204,192,892.86/972,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,158.93

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