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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,985.40, 1,481,978.10 and 977,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,985.40, 1,481,978.10 and 977,487.80 is: 1,466,231.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,985.40 : 1,481,978.10 = 977,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,985.40/1,481,978.10 = 977,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,985.40x = 1,481,978.10 × 977,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,985.40x = 1,448,615,512,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,615,512,617.18/987,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,231.70

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