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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,605.40, 1,467,908.10 and 659,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,605.40, 1,467,908.10 and 659,740.80 is: 989,611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,605.40 : 1,467,908.10 = 659,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,605.40/1,467,908.10 = 659,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,605.40x = 1,467,908.10 × 659,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,605.40x = 968,438,864,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,438,864,220.48/978,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,611.20

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