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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,204.40, 1,483,806.60 and 590,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,204.40, 1,483,806.60 and 590,295.60 is: 885,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,204.40 : 1,483,806.60 = 590,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,204.40/1,483,806.60 = 590,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,204.40x = 1,483,806.60 × 590,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,204.40x = 875,884,507,230.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,884,507,230.96/989,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,443.40

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