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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,098.80, 1,467,148.20 and 659,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,098.80, 1,467,148.20 and 659,234.20 is: 988,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,098.80 : 1,467,148.20 = 659,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,098.80/1,467,148.20 = 659,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,098.80x = 1,467,148.20 × 659,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,098.80x = 967,194,269,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,194,269,908.44/978,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,851.30

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