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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,822.80, 1,465,234.20 and 657,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,822.80, 1,465,234.20 and 657,958.20 is: 986,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,822.80 : 1,465,234.20 = 657,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,822.80/1,465,234.20 = 657,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,822.80x = 1,465,234.20 × 657,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,822.80x = 964,062,856,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,062,856,810.44/976,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,937.30

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