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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,258.40, 1,483,887.60 and 634,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,258.40, 1,483,887.60 and 634,964.40 is: 952,446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,258.40 : 1,483,887.60 = 634,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,258.40/1,483,887.60 = 634,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,258.40x = 1,483,887.60 × 634,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,258.40x = 942,215,799,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,215,799,601.44/989,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,446.60

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