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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,575.40, 1,467,863.10 and 659,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,575.40, 1,467,863.10 and 659,710.80 is: 989,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,575.40 : 1,467,863.10 = 659,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,575.40/1,467,863.10 = 659,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,575.40x = 1,467,863.10 × 659,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,575.40x = 968,365,139,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,365,139,991.48/978,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,566.20

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