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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,161.20, 1,484,130.60 and 390,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,161.20, 1,484,130.60 and 390,020.40 is: 585,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,161.20 : 1,484,130.60 = 390,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,161.20/1,484,130.60 = 390,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,161.20x = 1,484,130.60 × 390,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,161.20x = 578,841,210,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,841,210,264.24/989,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,183.90

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