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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,233, 1,485,540.39 and 421,603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,233, 1,485,540.39 and 421,603.55 is: 632,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,233 : 1,485,540.39 = 421,603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,233/1,485,540.39 = 421,603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,233x = 1,485,540.39 × 421,603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,233x = 626,309,102,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,309,102,092.38/990,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,486.60

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