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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,779.52, 1,484,531.04 and 421,388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,779.52, 1,484,531.04 and 421,388.48 is: 632,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,779.52 : 1,484,531.04 = 421,388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,779.52/1,484,531.04 = 421,388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,779.52x = 1,484,531.04 × 421,388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,779.52x = 625,564,278,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,564,278,458.42/989,779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,023.87

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