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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,593.57, 1,481,872.18 and 389,311.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,593.57, 1,481,872.18 and 389,311.83 is: 583,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,593.57 : 1,481,872.18 = 389,311.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,593.57/1,481,872.18 = 389,311.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,593.57x = 1,481,872.18 × 389,311.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,593.57x = 576,910,370,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,910,370,221.89/988,593.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,566.78

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