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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,034.60, 1,482,903.90 and 389,634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,034.60, 1,482,903.90 and 389,634.60 is: 584,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,034.60 : 1,482,903.90 = 389,634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,034.60/1,482,903.90 = 389,634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,034.60x = 1,482,903.90 × 389,634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,034.60x = 577,790,667,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,790,667,914.94/989,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,196.62

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