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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999,469.52, 1,498,159.80 and 438,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999,469.52, 1,498,159.80 and 438,030.80 is: 656,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999,469.52 : 1,498,159.80 = 438,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999,469.52/1,498,159.80 = 438,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999,469.52x = 1,498,159.80 × 438,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999,469.52x = 656,240,135,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,240,135,721.84/999,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,588.44

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