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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,834.56, 1,483,790.08 and 420,126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,834.56, 1,483,790.08 and 420,126.72 is: 630,418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,834.56 : 1,483,790.08 = 420,126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,834.56/1,483,790.08 = 420,126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,834.56x = 1,483,790.08 × 420,126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,834.56x = 623,379,859,478.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,379,859,478.94/988,834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,418.76

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