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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,877.60, 1,483,316.40 and 420,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,877.60, 1,483,316.40 and 420,111.80 is: 630,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,877.60 : 1,483,316.40 = 420,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,877.60/1,483,316.40 = 420,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,877.60x = 1,483,316.40 × 420,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,877.60x = 623,158,722,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,158,722,773.52/988,877.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,167.70

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