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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,669.73, 1,480,360.97 and 454,070.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,669.73, 1,480,360.97 and 454,070.89 is: 680,580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,669.73 : 1,480,360.97 = 454,070.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,669.73/1,480,360.97 = 454,070.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,669.73x = 1,480,360.97 × 454,070.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,669.73x = 672,188,823,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,188,823,169.16/987,669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,580.57

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