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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,026.26, 1,484,148.51 and 389,885.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,026.26, 1,484,148.51 and 389,885.46 is: 585,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,026.26 : 1,484,148.51 = 389,885.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,026.26/1,484,148.51 = 389,885.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,026.26x = 1,484,148.51 × 389,885.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,026.26x = 578,647,924,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,647,924,529.67/989,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,068.31

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