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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,010.60, 1,482,867.90 and 389,610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,010.60, 1,482,867.90 and 389,610.60 is: 584,160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,010.60 : 1,482,867.90 = 389,610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,010.60/1,482,867.90 = 389,610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,010.60x = 1,482,867.90 × 389,610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,010.60x = 577,741,052,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,741,052,239.74/989,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,160.63

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