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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,999.26, 1,484,108.01 and 389,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,999.26, 1,484,108.01 and 389,858.46 is: 585,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,999.26 : 1,484,108.01 = 389,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,999.26/1,484,108.01 = 389,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,999.26x = 1,484,108.01 × 389,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,999.26x = 578,592,063,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,592,063,252.27/988,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,027.80

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