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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,101.60, 1,483,871.10 and 456,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,101.60, 1,483,871.10 and 456,494.20 is: 684,842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,101.60 : 1,483,871.10 = 456,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,101.60/1,483,871.10 = 456,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,101.60x = 1,483,871.10 × 456,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,101.60x = 677,378,550,697.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,378,550,697.62/989,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,842.24

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