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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,912.40, 1,465,368.60 and 658,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,912.40, 1,465,368.60 and 658,047.80 is: 987,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,912.40 : 1,465,368.60 = 658,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,912.40/1,465,368.60 = 658,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,912.40x = 1,465,368.60 × 658,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,912.40x = 964,282,583,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,282,583,419.08/976,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,071.70

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