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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,977.60, 1,486,576.80 and 970,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,977.60, 1,486,576.80 and 970,315.20 is: 1,458,524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,977.60 : 1,486,576.80 = 970,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,977.60/1,486,576.80 = 970,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,977.60x = 1,486,576.80 × 970,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,977.60x = 1,442,448,065,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,448,065,007.36/988,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,524.51

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