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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,035.20, 1,480,552.80 and 668,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,035.20, 1,480,552.80 and 668,170.60 is: 1,002,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,035.20 : 1,480,552.80 = 668,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,035.20/1,480,552.80 = 668,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,035.20x = 1,480,552.80 × 668,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,035.20x = 989,261,852,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,261,852,707.68/987,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002,255.90

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