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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,229.10, 1,479,724.17 and 453,647.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,229.10, 1,479,724.17 and 453,647.57 is: 679,956.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,229.10 : 1,479,724.17 = 453,647.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,229.10/1,479,724.17 = 453,647.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,229.10x = 1,479,724.17 × 453,647.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,229.10x = 671,273,270,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,273,270,291.46/987,229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,956.94

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