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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,972.80, 1,477,459.20 and 652,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,972.80, 1,477,459.20 and 652,548.80 is: 978,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,972.80 : 1,477,459.20 = 652,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,972.80/1,477,459.20 = 652,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,972.80x = 1,477,459.20 × 652,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,972.80x = 964,114,228,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,114,228,008.96/984,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,823.20

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