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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,098.68, 1,483,644.78 and 357,862.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,098.68, 1,483,644.78 and 357,862.44 is: 536,792.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,098.68 : 1,483,644.78 = 357,862.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,098.68/1,483,644.78 = 357,862.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,098.68x = 1,483,644.78 × 357,862.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,098.68x = 530,940,741,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,940,741,064.06/989,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,792.49

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