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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,903.60, 1,485,040.08 and 457,072.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,903.60, 1,485,040.08 and 457,072.64 is: 685,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,903.60 : 1,485,040.08 = 457,072.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,903.60/1,485,040.08 = 457,072.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,903.60x = 1,485,040.08 × 457,072.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,903.60x = 678,771,189,871.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,771,189,871.41/989,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,694.23

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