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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,577.60, 1,482,866.40 and 457,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,577.60, 1,482,866.40 and 457,136.60 is: 685,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,577.60 : 1,482,866.40 = 457,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,577.60/1,482,866.40 = 457,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,577.60x = 1,482,866.40 × 457,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,577.60x = 677,872,504,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,872,504,350.24/988,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,704.90

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