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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,547.27, 1,471,726.06 and 640,245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,547.27, 1,471,726.06 and 640,245.67 is: 959,980.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,547.27 : 1,471,726.06 = 640,245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,547.27/1,471,726.06 = 640,245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,547.27x = 1,471,726.06 × 640,245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,547.27x = 942,266,237,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,266,237,341.16/981,547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,980.50

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