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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,975.60, 1,459,969.80 and 658,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,975.60, 1,459,969.80 and 658,464.40 is: 987,024.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,975.60 : 1,459,969.80 = 658,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,975.60/1,459,969.80 = 658,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,975.60x = 1,459,969.80 × 658,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,975.60x = 961,338,138,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,338,138,375.12/973,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,024.87

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