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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,512.40, 1,482,768.60 and 589,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,512.40, 1,482,768.60 and 589,603.60 is: 884,405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,512.40 : 1,482,768.60 = 589,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,512.40/1,482,768.60 = 589,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,512.40x = 1,482,768.60 × 589,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,512.40x = 874,245,704,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,245,704,526.96/988,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884,405.40

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