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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,039.80, 1,465,091.40 and 659,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,039.80, 1,465,091.40 and 659,175.20 is: 987,436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,039.80 : 1,465,091.40 = 659,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,039.80/1,465,091.40 = 659,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,039.80x = 1,465,091.40 × 659,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,039.80x = 965,751,916,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,751,916,613.28/978,039.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,436.21

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