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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,086.36, 1,481,932.88 and 664,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,086.36, 1,481,932.88 and 664,265.60 is: 995,258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,086.36 : 1,481,932.88 = 664,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,086.36/1,481,932.88 = 664,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,086.36x = 1,481,932.88 × 664,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,086.36x = 984,397,033,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,397,033,692.93/989,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995,258.93

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