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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,816.38, 1,483,445.34 and 420,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,816.38, 1,483,445.34 and 420,215.52 is: 630,417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,816.38 : 1,483,445.34 = 420,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,816.38/1,483,445.34 = 420,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,816.38x = 1,483,445.34 × 420,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,816.38x = 623,366,754,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,366,754,939.68/988,816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,417.10

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