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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,069.90, 1,480,950.45 and 426,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,069.90, 1,480,950.45 and 426,506.70 is: 639,909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,069.90 : 1,480,950.45 = 426,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,069.90/1,480,950.45 = 426,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,069.90x = 1,480,950.45 × 426,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,069.90x = 631,635,289,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,635,289,293.02/987,069.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,909.38

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