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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,406.60, 1,477,301.10 and 423,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,406.60, 1,477,301.10 and 423,843.40 is: 636,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,406.60 : 1,477,301.10 = 423,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,406.60/1,477,301.10 = 423,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,406.60x = 1,477,301.10 × 423,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,406.60x = 626,144,321,047.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,144,321,047.74/984,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,062.70

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