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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,339.28, 1,482,877.94 and 389,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,339.28, 1,482,877.94 and 389,717.75 is: 584,722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,339.28 : 1,482,877.94 = 389,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,339.28/1,482,877.94 = 389,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,339.28x = 1,482,877.94 × 389,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,339.28x = 577,903,856,060.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,903,856,060.04/988,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,722.14

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