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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,359.58, 1,479,919.38 and 453,777.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,359.58, 1,479,919.38 and 453,777.78 is: 680,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,359.58 : 1,479,919.38 = 453,777.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,359.58/1,479,919.38 = 453,777.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,359.58x = 1,479,919.38 × 453,777.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,359.58x = 671,554,530,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,554,530,835.38/987,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,151.94

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