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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,461.92, 1,482,130.32 and 389,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,461.92, 1,482,130.32 and 389,098.04 is: 583,425.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,461.92 : 1,482,130.32 = 389,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,461.92/1,482,130.32 = 389,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,461.92x = 1,482,130.32 × 389,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,461.92x = 576,694,002,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,694,002,536.57/988,461.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,425.61

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