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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,405.61, 1,482,075.63 and 533,240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,405.61, 1,482,075.63 and 533,240.89 is: 799,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,405.61 : 1,482,075.63 = 533,240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,405.61/1,482,075.63 = 533,240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,405.61x = 1,482,075.63 × 533,240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,405.61x = 790,303,324,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,303,324,283.32/988,405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,573.90

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