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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,148.60, 1,483,722.90 and 457,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,148.60, 1,483,722.90 and 457,707.60 is: 686,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,148.60 : 1,483,722.90 = 457,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,148.60/1,483,722.90 = 457,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,148.60x = 1,483,722.90 × 457,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,148.60x = 679,111,247,624.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,111,247,624.04/989,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,561.40

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