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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,573.40, 1,484,360.10 and 429,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,573.40, 1,484,360.10 and 429,701.40 is: 644,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,573.40 : 1,484,360.10 = 429,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,573.40/1,484,360.10 = 429,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,573.40x = 1,484,360.10 × 429,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,573.40x = 637,831,613,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,831,613,074.14/989,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,552.10

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