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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,034.30, 1,483,671.58 and 279,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,034.30, 1,483,671.58 and 279,062.41 is: 418,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,034.30 : 1,483,671.58 = 279,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,034.30/1,483,671.58 = 279,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,034.30x = 1,483,671.58 × 279,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,034.30x = 414,036,966,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,036,966,763.31/989,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,627.51

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