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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,875.83, 1,356,787.13 and 660,772.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,875.83, 1,356,787.13 and 660,772.76 is: 912,147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,875.83 : 1,356,787.13 = 660,772.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,875.83/1,356,787.13 = 660,772.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,875.83x = 1,356,787.13 × 660,772.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,875.83x = 896,527,966,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,527,966,534.78/982,875.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,147.74

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