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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,365.68, 1,484,052.84 and 420,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,365.68, 1,484,052.84 and 420,600.24 is: 630,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,365.68 : 1,484,052.84 = 420,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,365.68/1,484,052.84 = 420,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,365.68x = 1,484,052.84 × 420,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,365.68x = 624,192,980,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,192,980,676.68/989,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,902.20

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