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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,973.10, 1,483,616.44 and 420,640.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,973.10, 1,483,616.44 and 420,640.30 is: 630,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,973.10 : 1,483,616.44 = 420,640.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,973.10/1,483,616.44 = 420,640.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,973.10x = 1,483,616.44 × 420,640.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,973.10x = 624,068,864,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,068,864,406.53/989,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,389.72

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