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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,985.80, 1,483,478.70 and 652,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,985.80, 1,483,478.70 and 652,187.80 is: 978,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,985.80 : 1,483,478.70 = 652,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,985.80/1,483,478.70 = 652,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,985.80x = 1,483,478.70 × 652,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,985.80x = 967,506,709,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,506,709,699.86/988,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,281.70

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