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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,445.60, 1,479,668.40 and 455,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,445.60, 1,479,668.40 and 455,004.60 is: 682,506.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,445.60 : 1,479,668.40 = 455,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,445.60/1,479,668.40 = 455,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,445.60x = 1,479,668.40 × 455,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,445.60x = 673,255,928,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,255,928,474.64/986,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,506.90

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