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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,942.40, 1,465,413.60 and 658,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,942.40, 1,465,413.60 and 658,077.80 is: 987,116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,942.40 : 1,465,413.60 = 658,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,942.40/1,465,413.60 = 658,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,942.40x = 1,465,413.60 × 658,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,942.40x = 964,356,157,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,356,157,978.08/976,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,116.70

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