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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,072.40, 1,462,608.60 and 656,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,072.40, 1,462,608.60 and 656,207.80 is: 984,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,072.40 : 1,462,608.60 = 656,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,072.40/1,462,608.60 = 656,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,072.40x = 1,462,608.60 × 656,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,072.40x = 959,775,171,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,775,171,667.08/975,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,311.70

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