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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,196.40, 1,483,357.20 and 456,443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,196.40, 1,483,357.20 and 456,443.20 is: 684,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,196.40 : 1,483,357.20 = 456,443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,196.40/1,483,357.20 = 456,443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,196.40x = 1,483,357.20 × 456,443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,196.40x = 677,068,307,111.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,068,307,111.04/989,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,462.97

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