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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,594.60, 1,479,891.90 and 455,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,594.60, 1,479,891.90 and 455,153.60 is: 682,730.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,594.60 : 1,479,891.90 = 455,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,594.60/1,479,891.90 = 455,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,594.60x = 1,479,891.90 × 455,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,594.60x = 673,578,125,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,578,125,895.84/986,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,730.40

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