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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,061.60, 1,483,592.40 and 491,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,061.60, 1,483,592.40 and 491,397.60 is: 737,096.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,061.60 : 1,483,592.40 = 491,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,061.60/1,483,592.40 = 491,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,061.60x = 1,483,592.40 × 491,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,061.60x = 729,033,744,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,033,744,738.24/989,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,096.40

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