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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,889.80, 1,477,334.70 and 423,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,889.80, 1,477,334.70 and 423,924.30 is: 635,886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,889.80 : 1,477,334.70 = 423,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,889.80/1,477,334.70 = 423,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,889.80x = 1,477,334.70 × 423,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,889.80x = 626,278,078,563.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,278,078,563.21/984,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,886.45

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