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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,668.23, 1,480,358.72 and 454,069.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,668.23, 1,480,358.72 and 454,069.39 is: 680,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,668.23 : 1,480,358.72 = 454,069.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,668.23/1,480,358.72 = 454,069.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,668.23x = 1,480,358.72 × 454,069.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,668.23x = 672,185,578,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,185,578,405.86/987,668.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,578.32

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