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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,189.40, 1,483,346.70 and 456,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,189.40, 1,483,346.70 and 456,436.20 is: 684,452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,189.40 : 1,483,346.70 = 456,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,189.40/1,483,346.70 = 456,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,189.40x = 1,483,346.70 × 456,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,189.40x = 677,053,131,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,053,131,030.54/989,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,452.47

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