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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,625.48, 1,364,840.82 and 688,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,625.48, 1,364,840.82 and 688,538.76 is: 949,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,625.48 : 1,364,840.82 = 688,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,625.48/1,364,840.82 = 688,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,625.48x = 1,364,840.82 × 688,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,625.48x = 939,745,805,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,745,805,800.18/989,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,597.42

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