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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,771.80, 1,463,189.40 and 657,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,771.80, 1,463,189.40 and 657,907.20 is: 985,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,771.80 : 1,463,189.40 = 657,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,771.80/1,463,189.40 = 657,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,771.80x = 1,463,189.40 × 657,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,771.80x = 962,642,841,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,642,841,223.68/976,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,535.05

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