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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,877.40, 1,480,661.70 and 426,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,877.40, 1,480,661.70 and 426,314.20 is: 639,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,877.40 : 1,480,661.70 = 426,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,877.40/1,480,661.70 = 426,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,877.40x = 1,480,661.70 × 426,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,877.40x = 631,227,108,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,227,108,106.14/986,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,620.59

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