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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990,785.70, 1,485,194.40 and 457,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990,785.70, 1,485,194.40 and 457,376.40 is: 685,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990,785.70 : 1,485,194.40 = 457,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990,785.70/1,485,194.40 = 457,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990,785.70x = 1,485,194.40 × 457,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990,785.70x = 679,292,867,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,292,867,972.16/990,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,610.29

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