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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,741.80, 1,012,112.70 and 659,189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,741.80, 1,012,112.70 and 659,189.80 is: 988,784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,741.80 : 1,012,112.70 = 659,189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,741.80/1,012,112.70 = 659,189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,741.80x = 1,012,112.70 × 659,189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,741.80x = 667,174,368,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,174,368,290.46/674,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,784.70

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