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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,006.62, 1,183,509.89 and 655,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,006.62, 1,183,509.89 and 655,982.30 is: 983,973.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,006.62 : 1,183,509.89 = 655,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,006.62/1,183,509.89 = 655,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,006.62x = 1,183,509.89 × 655,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,006.62x = 776,361,536,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,361,536,435.04/789,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,973.41

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