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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,306.60, 1,483,842.30 and 615,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,306.60, 1,483,842.30 and 615,058.60 is: 923,448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,306.60 : 1,483,842.30 = 615,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,306.60/1,483,842.30 = 615,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,306.60x = 1,483,842.30 × 615,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,306.60x = 912,649,967,658.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,649,967,658.78/988,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,448.22

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