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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,287.60, 1,480,931.40 and 644,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,287.60, 1,480,931.40 and 644,803.40 is: 967,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,287.60 : 1,480,931.40 = 644,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,287.60/1,480,931.40 = 644,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,287.60x = 1,480,931.40 × 644,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,287.60x = 954,909,601,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,909,601,886.76/987,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967,205.10

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