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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,028.40, 1,480,888.20 and 426,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,028.40, 1,480,888.20 and 426,465.20 is: 639,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,028.40 : 1,480,888.20 = 426,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,028.40/1,480,888.20 = 426,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,028.40x = 1,480,888.20 × 426,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,028.40x = 631,547,282,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,547,282,390.64/987,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,847.12

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