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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,237.40, 1,483,418.70 and 456,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,237.40, 1,483,418.70 and 456,484.20 is: 684,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,237.40 : 1,483,418.70 = 456,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,237.40/1,483,418.70 = 456,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,237.40x = 1,483,418.70 × 456,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,237.40x = 677,157,198,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,157,198,534.54/989,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,524.46

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