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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,737.60, 1,484,606.40 and 429,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,737.60, 1,484,606.40 and 429,865.60 is: 644,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,737.60 : 1,484,606.40 = 429,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,737.60/1,484,606.40 = 429,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,737.60x = 1,484,606.40 × 429,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,737.60x = 638,181,220,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,181,220,899.84/989,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,798.40

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