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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,175.20, 1,467,262.80 and 659,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,175.20, 1,467,262.80 and 659,310.60 is: 988,965.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,175.20 : 1,467,262.80 = 659,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,175.20/1,467,262.80 = 659,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,175.20x = 1,467,262.80 × 659,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,175.20x = 967,381,917,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,381,917,025.68/978,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,965.90

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