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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,366.68, 1,484,054.34 and 420,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,366.68, 1,484,054.34 and 420,601.24 is: 630,903.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,366.68 : 1,484,054.34 = 420,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,366.68/1,484,054.34 = 420,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,366.68x = 1,484,054.34 × 420,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,366.68x = 624,195,095,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,195,095,631.38/989,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,903.70

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