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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,341.43, 1,482,881.16 and 389,719.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,341.43, 1,482,881.16 and 389,719.84 is: 584,725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,341.43 : 1,482,881.16 = 389,719.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,341.43/1,482,881.16 = 389,719.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,341.43x = 1,482,881.16 × 389,719.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,341.43x = 577,908,208,414.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,908,208,414.21/988,341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,725.27

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