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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,276.80, 1,482,415.20 and 651,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,276.80, 1,482,415.20 and 651,478.80 is: 977,218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,276.80 : 1,482,415.20 = 651,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,276.80/1,482,415.20 = 651,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,276.80x = 1,482,415.20 × 651,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,276.80x = 965,762,075,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,762,075,597.76/988,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977,218.20

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