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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,038.01, 1,484,040.98 and 589,457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,038.01, 1,484,040.98 and 589,457.53 is: 885,369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,038.01 : 1,484,040.98 = 589,457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,038.01/1,484,040.98 = 589,457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,038.01x = 1,484,040.98 × 589,457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,038.01x = 874,779,130,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,779,130,489.58/988,038.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,369.92

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