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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,979.40, 1,480,814.70 and 426,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,979.40, 1,480,814.70 and 426,416.20 is: 639,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,979.40 : 1,480,814.70 = 426,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,979.40/1,480,814.70 = 426,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,979.40x = 1,480,814.70 × 426,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,979.40x = 631,443,377,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,443,377,278.14/986,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,773.61

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