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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,915.52, 1,480,151.85 and 453,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,915.52, 1,480,151.85 and 453,924.48 is: 680,784.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,915.52 : 1,480,151.85 = 453,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,915.52/1,480,151.85 = 453,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,915.52x = 1,480,151.85 × 453,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,915.52x = 671,877,156,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,877,156,562.67/986,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,784.87

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