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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,742.52, 1,483,113.77 and 456,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,742.52, 1,483,113.77 and 456,105.96 is: 684,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,742.52 : 1,483,113.77 = 456,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,742.52/1,483,113.77 = 456,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,742.52x = 1,483,113.77 × 456,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,742.52x = 676,457,027,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,457,027,574.54/988,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,158.93

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