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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,997.37, 1,483,762.37 and 508,963.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,997.37, 1,483,762.37 and 508,963.59 is: 763,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,997.37 : 1,483,762.37 = 508,963.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,997.37/1,483,762.37 = 508,963.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,997.37x = 1,483,762.37 × 508,963.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,997.37x = 755,181,027,033.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,181,027,033.29/988,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,582.44

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