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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,639.43, 1,479,702.24 and 417,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,639.43, 1,479,702.24 and 417,727.68 is: 626,482.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,639.43 : 1,479,702.24 = 417,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,639.43/1,479,702.24 = 417,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,639.43x = 1,479,702.24 × 417,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,639.43x = 618,112,590,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,112,590,593.22/986,639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,482.76

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