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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,998.02, 1,483,763.31 and 508,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,998.02, 1,483,763.31 and 508,964.24 is: 763,583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,998.02 : 1,483,763.31 = 508,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,998.02/1,483,763.31 = 508,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,998.02x = 1,483,763.31 × 508,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,998.02x = 755,182,465,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,182,465,414.03/988,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,583.39

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