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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,874.12, 1,356,784.74 and 660,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,874.12, 1,356,784.74 and 660,771 is: 912,145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,874.12 : 1,356,784.74 = 660,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,874.12/1,356,784.74 = 660,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,874.12x = 1,356,784.74 × 660,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,874.12x = 896,524,009,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,524,009,434.54/982,874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,145.31

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