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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,141.80, 1,483,421.10 and 389,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,141.80, 1,483,421.10 and 389,903.80 is: 584,740.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,141.80 : 1,483,421.10 = 389,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,141.80/1,483,421.10 = 389,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,141.80x = 1,483,421.10 × 389,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,141.80x = 578,391,523,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,391,523,890.18/989,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,740.76

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