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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,003.40, 1,482,005.10 and 977,505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,003.40, 1,482,005.10 and 977,505.80 is: 1,466,258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,003.40 : 1,482,005.10 = 977,505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,003.40/1,482,005.10 = 977,505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,003.40x = 1,482,005.10 × 977,505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,003.40x = 1,448,668,580,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,668,580,879.58/988,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,258.70

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