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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,189.44, 1,481,920.96 and 339,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,189.44, 1,481,920.96 and 339,581.60 is: 509,247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,189.44 : 1,481,920.96 = 339,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,189.44/1,481,920.96 = 339,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,189.44x = 1,481,920.96 × 339,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,189.44x = 503,233,090,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,233,090,670.34/988,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,247.59

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