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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,966.80, 1,477,450.20 and 652,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,966.80, 1,477,450.20 and 652,542.80 is: 978,814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,966.80 : 1,477,450.20 = 652,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,966.80/1,477,450.20 = 652,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,966.80x = 1,477,450.20 × 652,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,966.80x = 964,099,490,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,099,490,368.56/984,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,814.20

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