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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,869.60, 1,483,304.40 and 420,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,869.60, 1,483,304.40 and 420,103.80 is: 630,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,869.60 : 1,483,304.40 = 420,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,869.60/1,483,304.40 = 420,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,869.60x = 1,483,304.40 × 420,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,869.60x = 623,141,814,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,141,814,996.72/988,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,155.70

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