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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,985.40, 1,465,478.10 and 658,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,985.40, 1,465,478.10 and 658,120.80 is: 987,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,985.40 : 1,465,478.10 = 658,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,985.40/1,465,478.10 = 658,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,985.40x = 1,465,478.10 × 658,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,985.40x = 964,461,619,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,461,619,554.48/976,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,181.20

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