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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,643.60, 1,484,465.40 and 429,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,643.60, 1,484,465.40 and 429,771.60 is: 644,657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,643.60 : 1,484,465.40 = 429,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,643.60/1,484,465.40 = 429,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,643.60x = 1,484,465.40 × 429,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,643.60x = 637,981,070,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,981,070,102.64/989,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,657.40

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