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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,259.40, 1,483,889.10 and 634,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,259.40, 1,483,889.10 and 634,965.40 is: 952,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,259.40 : 1,483,889.10 = 634,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,259.40/1,483,889.10 = 634,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,259.40x = 1,483,889.10 × 634,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,259.40x = 942,218,235,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,218,235,937.14/989,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,448.10

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