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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,023.20, 1,467,034.80 and 660,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,023.20, 1,467,034.80 and 660,762.40 is: 991,143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,023.20 : 1,467,034.80 = 660,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,023.20/1,467,034.80 = 660,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,023.20x = 1,467,034.80 × 660,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,023.20x = 969,361,435,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,361,435,331.52/978,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,143.60

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