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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,063.44, 1,480,951.53 and 454,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,063.44, 1,480,951.53 and 454,464.60 is: 681,170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,063.44 : 1,480,951.53 = 454,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,063.44/1,480,951.53 = 454,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,063.44x = 1,480,951.53 × 454,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,063.44x = 673,040,039,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,040,039,147.27/988,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,170.88

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