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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,849.70, 1,483,790.40 and 456,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,849.70, 1,483,790.40 and 456,440.40 is: 684,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,849.70 : 1,483,790.40 = 456,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,849.70/1,483,790.40 = 456,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,849.70x = 1,483,790.40 × 456,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,849.70x = 677,261,883,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,261,883,692.16/989,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,206.79

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