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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,237.21, 1,482,858.90 and 389,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,237.21, 1,482,858.90 and 389,966.40 is: 584,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,237.21 : 1,482,858.90 = 389,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,237.21/1,482,858.90 = 389,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,237.21x = 1,482,858.90 × 389,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,237.21x = 578,265,146,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,265,146,940.96/989,237.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,556.61

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