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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,295.80, 1,467,443.70 and 659,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,295.80, 1,467,443.70 and 659,431.20 is: 989,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,295.80 : 1,467,443.70 = 659,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,295.80/1,467,443.70 = 659,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,295.80x = 1,467,443.70 × 659,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,295.80x = 967,678,160,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,678,160,023.44/978,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,146.80

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