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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,031.20, 1,467,046.80 and 660,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,031.20, 1,467,046.80 and 660,770.40 is: 991,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,031.20 : 1,467,046.80 = 660,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,031.20/1,467,046.80 = 660,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,031.20x = 1,467,046.80 × 660,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,031.20x = 969,381,100,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,381,100,854.72/978,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,155.60

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