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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,917.80, 1,465,376.70 and 658,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,917.80, 1,465,376.70 and 658,053.20 is: 987,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,917.80 : 1,465,376.70 = 658,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,917.80/1,465,376.70 = 658,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,917.80x = 1,465,376.70 × 658,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,917.80x = 964,295,826,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,295,826,640.44/976,917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,079.80

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