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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,107.60, 1,483,315.80 and 515,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,107.60, 1,483,315.80 and 515,635.60 is: 773,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,107.60 : 1,483,315.80 = 515,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,107.60/1,483,315.80 = 515,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,107.60x = 1,483,315.80 × 515,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,107.60x = 764,850,432,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,850,432,522.48/989,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,273.23

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