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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,853.16, 1,483,322.88 and 483,839.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,853.16, 1,483,322.88 and 483,839.37 is: 725,780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,853.16 : 1,483,322.88 = 483,839.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,853.16/1,483,322.88 = 483,839.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,853.16x = 1,483,322.88 × 483,839.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,853.16x = 717,690,007,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,690,007,765.79/988,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,780.16

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