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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,975.10, 1,483,619.45 and 420,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,975.10, 1,483,619.45 and 420,642.30 is: 630,392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,975.10 : 1,483,619.45 = 420,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,975.10/1,483,619.45 = 420,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,975.10x = 1,483,619.45 × 420,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,975.10x = 624,073,095,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,073,095,669.52/989,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,392.72

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