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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,060.40, 1,462,590.60 and 656,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,060.40, 1,462,590.60 and 656,195.80 is: 984,293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,060.40 : 1,462,590.60 = 656,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,060.40/1,462,590.60 = 656,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,060.40x = 1,462,590.60 × 656,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,060.40x = 959,745,808,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,745,808,839.48/975,060.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,293.70

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