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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,638.24, 1,463,042.64 and 601,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,638.24, 1,463,042.64 and 601,560.80 is: 902,085.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,638.24 : 1,463,042.64 = 601,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,638.24/1,463,042.64 = 601,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,638.24x = 1,463,042.64 × 601,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,638.24x = 880,109,100,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,109,100,952.51/975,638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,085.49

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