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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,133.70, 1,467,200.55 and 660,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,133.70, 1,467,200.55 and 660,872.90 is: 991,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,133.70 : 1,467,200.55 = 660,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,133.70/1,467,200.55 = 660,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,133.70x = 1,467,200.55 × 660,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,133.70x = 969,633,082,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,633,082,360.10/978,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,309.35

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