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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,191.40, 1,483,349.70 and 456,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,191.40, 1,483,349.70 and 456,438.20 is: 684,455.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,191.40 : 1,483,349.70 = 456,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,191.40/1,483,349.70 = 456,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,191.40x = 1,483,349.70 × 456,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,191.40x = 677,057,467,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,057,467,038.54/989,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,455.47

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