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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,048.20, 1,467,072.30 and 660,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,048.20, 1,467,072.30 and 660,787.40 is: 991,181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,048.20 : 1,467,072.30 = 660,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,048.20/1,467,072.30 = 660,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,048.20x = 1,467,072.30 × 660,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,048.20x = 969,422,890,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,422,890,729.02/978,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,181.10

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