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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982,877.37, 1,356,789.23 and 660,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982,877.37, 1,356,789.23 and 660,774.25 is: 912,149.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,877.37 : 1,356,789.23 = 660,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,877.37/1,356,789.23 = 660,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,877.37x = 1,356,789.23 × 660,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,877.37x = 896,531,382,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,531,382,557.46/982,877.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,149.79

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