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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,875.12, 1,356,786.12 and 660,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,875.12, 1,356,786.12 and 660,772 is: 912,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,875.12 : 1,356,786.12 = 660,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,875.12/1,356,786.12 = 660,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,875.12x = 1,356,786.12 × 660,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,875.12x = 896,526,278,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,526,278,084.64/982,875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,146.68

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