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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,856.80, 1,463,316.90 and 657,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,856.80, 1,463,316.90 and 657,992.20 is: 985,662.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,856.80 : 1,463,316.90 = 657,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,856.80/1,463,316.90 = 657,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,856.80x = 1,463,316.90 × 657,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,856.80x = 962,851,106,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,851,106,328.18/976,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,662.49

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