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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,626.40, 1,455,440.40 and 657,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,626.40, 1,455,440.40 and 657,698.40 is: 984,181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,626.40 : 1,455,440.40 = 657,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,626.40/1,455,440.40 = 657,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,626.40x = 1,455,440.40 × 657,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,626.40x = 957,240,822,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,240,822,375.36/972,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,181.41

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