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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,028.60, 1,481,234.10 and 426,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,028.60, 1,481,234.10 and 426,465.40 is: 639,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,028.60 : 1,481,234.10 = 426,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,028.60/1,481,234.10 = 426,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,028.60x = 1,481,234.10 × 426,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,028.60x = 631,695,092,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,695,092,950.14/987,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,996.75

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