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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,949.60, 1,467,432.96 and 663,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,949.60, 1,467,432.96 and 663,438.40 is: 994,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,949.60 : 1,467,432.96 = 663,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,949.60/1,467,432.96 = 663,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,949.60x = 1,467,432.96 × 663,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,949.60x = 973,551,375,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,551,375,089.66/978,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,485.70

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