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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,229.85, 1,479,725.30 and 453,648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,229.85, 1,479,725.30 and 453,648.32 is: 679,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,229.85 : 1,479,725.30 = 453,648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,229.85/1,479,725.30 = 453,648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,229.85x = 1,479,725.30 × 453,648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,229.85x = 671,274,894,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,274,894,138.25/987,229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,958.06

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