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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,095.92, 1,483,762.86 and 349,268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,095.92, 1,483,762.86 and 349,268.01 is: 523,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,095.92 : 1,483,762.86 = 349,268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,095.92/1,483,762.86 = 349,268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,095.92x = 1,483,762.86 × 349,268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,095.92x = 518,230,901,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,230,901,424.11/989,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,944.03

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