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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,773.92, 1,482,018.48 and 455,176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,773.92, 1,482,018.48 and 455,176.16 is: 682,238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,773.92 : 1,482,018.48 = 455,176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,773.92/1,482,018.48 = 455,176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,773.92x = 1,482,018.48 × 455,176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,773.92x = 674,579,480,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,579,480,775.44/988,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,238.34

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