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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,734.80, 1,465,102.20 and 657,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,734.80, 1,465,102.20 and 657,870.20 is: 986,805.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,734.80 : 1,465,102.20 = 657,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,734.80/1,465,102.20 = 657,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,734.80x = 1,465,102.20 × 657,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,734.80x = 963,847,077,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,847,077,334.44/976,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,805.30

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