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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,501.20, 1,469,251.80 and 662,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,501.20, 1,469,251.80 and 662,240.40 is: 993,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,501.20 : 1,469,251.80 = 662,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,501.20/1,469,251.80 = 662,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,501.20x = 1,469,251.80 × 662,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,501.20x = 972,997,899,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,997,899,732.72/979,501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,360.60

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