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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,638.94, 1,484,359.97 and 457,152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,638.94, 1,484,359.97 and 457,152.27 is: 685,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,638.94 : 1,484,359.97 = 457,152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,638.94/1,484,359.97 = 457,152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,638.94x = 1,484,359.97 × 457,152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,638.94x = 678,578,527,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,578,527,496.87/989,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,682.93

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