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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,873.40, 1,480,655.70 and 426,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,873.40, 1,480,655.70 and 426,310.20 is: 639,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,873.40 : 1,480,655.70 = 426,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,873.40/1,480,655.70 = 426,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,873.40x = 1,480,655.70 × 426,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,873.40x = 631,218,627,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,218,627,598.14/986,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,614.59

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