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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,115.74, 1,485,493.46 and 457,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,115.74, 1,485,493.46 and 457,985.84 is: 687,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,115.74 : 1,485,493.46 = 457,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,115.74/1,485,493.46 = 457,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,115.74x = 1,485,493.46 × 457,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,115.74x = 680,334,960,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,334,960,375.21/990,115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,126.70

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