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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,241.40, 1,483,862.10 and 390,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,241.40, 1,483,862.10 and 390,003.40 is: 585,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,241.40 : 1,483,862.10 = 390,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,241.40/1,483,862.10 = 390,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,241.40x = 1,483,862.10 × 390,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,241.40x = 578,711,264,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,711,264,131.14/989,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,005.10

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