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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,184.30, 1,483,001.31 and 390,593.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,184.30, 1,483,001.31 and 390,593.49 is: 585,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,184.30 : 1,483,001.31 = 390,593.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,184.30/1,483,001.31 = 390,593.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,184.30x = 1,483,001.31 × 390,593.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,184.30x = 579,250,659,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,250,659,395.74/989,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,584.16

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