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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,858.70, 1,483,803.90 and 456,449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,858.70, 1,483,803.90 and 456,449.40 is: 684,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,858.70 : 1,483,803.90 = 456,449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,858.70/1,483,803.90 = 456,449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,858.70x = 1,483,803.90 × 456,449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,858.70x = 677,281,399,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,281,399,872.66/989,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,220.28

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