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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,966.40, 1,362,892.02 and 624,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,966.40, 1,362,892.02 and 624,778.60 is: 861,877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,966.40 : 1,362,892.02 = 624,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,966.40/1,362,892.02 = 624,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,966.40x = 1,362,892.02 × 624,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,966.40x = 851,505,768,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,505,768,206.77/987,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,877.25

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