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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,575.80, 1,467,863.70 and 659,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,575.80, 1,467,863.70 and 659,711.20 is: 989,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,575.80 : 1,467,863.70 = 659,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,575.80/1,467,863.70 = 659,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,575.80x = 1,467,863.70 × 659,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,575.80x = 968,366,122,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,366,122,963.44/978,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,566.80

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