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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,855.70, 1,483,799.40 and 456,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,855.70, 1,483,799.40 and 456,446.40 is: 684,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,855.70 : 1,483,799.40 = 456,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,855.70/1,483,799.40 = 456,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,855.70x = 1,483,799.40 × 456,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,855.70x = 677,274,894,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,274,894,452.16/989,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,215.78

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