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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,591.82, 1,481,869.55 and 389,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,591.82, 1,481,869.55 and 389,310.08 is: 583,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,591.82 : 1,481,869.55 = 389,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,591.82/1,481,869.55 = 389,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,591.82x = 1,481,869.55 × 389,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,591.82x = 576,906,746,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,906,746,623.99/988,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,564.15

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