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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,765.54, 1,481,453.22 and 663,944.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,765.54, 1,481,453.22 and 663,944.78 is: 994,778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,765.54 : 1,481,453.22 = 663,944.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,765.54/1,481,453.22 = 663,944.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,765.54x = 1,481,453.22 × 663,944.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,765.54x = 983,603,132,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,603,132,233.19/988,765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994,778.94

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