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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,781.40, 1,484,672.10 and 635,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,781.40, 1,484,672.10 and 635,487.40 is: 953,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,781.40 : 1,484,672.10 = 635,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,781.40/1,484,672.10 = 635,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,781.40x = 1,484,672.10 × 635,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,781.40x = 943,490,412,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,490,412,681.54/989,781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953,231.10

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