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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,747, 1,482,595.62 and 455,993.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,747, 1,482,595.62 and 455,993.80 is: 683,748.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,747 : 1,482,595.62 = 455,993.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,747/1,482,595.62 = 455,993.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,747x = 1,482,595.62 × 455,993.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,747x = 676,054,410,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,054,410,627.16/988,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,748.63

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