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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,605.39, 1,348,182.71 and 650,461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,605.39, 1,348,182.71 and 650,461.17 is: 897,947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,605.39 : 1,348,182.71 = 650,461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,605.39/1,348,182.71 = 650,461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,605.39x = 1,348,182.71 × 650,461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,605.39x = 876,940,502,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,940,502,920.37/976,605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,947.64

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