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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,041.66, 1,485,687.22 and 421,421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,041.66, 1,485,687.22 and 421,421.88 is: 632,398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,041.66 : 1,485,687.22 = 421,421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,041.66/1,485,687.22 = 421,421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,041.66x = 1,485,687.22 × 421,421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,041.66x = 626,101,101,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,101,101,344.37/990,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,398.74

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