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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980,179.80, 1,470,269.70 and 644,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980,179.80, 1,470,269.70 and 644,256.60 is: 966,384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980,179.80 : 1,470,269.70 = 644,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980,179.80/1,470,269.70 = 644,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980,179.80x = 1,470,269.70 × 644,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980,179.80x = 947,230,958,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,230,958,005.02/980,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,384.90

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