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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,181.40, 1,479,685.30 and 645,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,181.40, 1,479,685.30 and 645,483.92 is: 967,515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,181.40 : 1,479,685.30 = 645,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,181.40/1,479,685.30 = 645,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,181.40x = 1,479,685.30 × 645,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,181.40x = 955,113,058,798.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,113,058,798.24/987,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,515.25

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