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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,194.39, 1,480,496.94 and 418,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,194.39, 1,480,496.94 and 418,565.88 is: 627,723.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,194.39 : 1,480,496.94 = 418,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,194.39/1,480,496.94 = 418,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,194.39x = 1,480,496.94 × 418,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,194.39x = 619,685,504,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,685,504,528.41/987,194.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,723.90

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