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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991,937.80, 1,487,906.70 and 656,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991,937.80, 1,487,906.70 and 656,014.60 is: 984,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991,937.80 : 1,487,906.70 = 656,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991,937.80/1,487,906.70 = 656,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991,937.80x = 1,487,906.70 × 656,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991,937.80x = 976,088,518,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,088,518,637.82/991,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,021.90

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