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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,287.40, 1,482,431.10 and 589,378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,287.40, 1,482,431.10 and 589,378.60 is: 884,067.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,287.40 : 1,482,431.10 = 589,378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,287.40/1,482,431.10 = 589,378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,287.40x = 1,482,431.10 × 589,378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,287.40x = 873,713,166,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,713,166,314.46/988,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,067.90

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