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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,333.30, 1,465,531.65 and 659,468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,333.30, 1,465,531.65 and 659,468.70 is: 987,876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,333.30 : 1,465,531.65 = 659,468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,333.30/1,465,531.65 = 659,468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,333.30x = 1,465,531.65 × 659,468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,333.30x = 966,472,252,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,472,252,034.36/978,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,876.27

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