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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,265.80, 1,483,812.30 and 324,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,265.80, 1,483,812.30 and 324,417.80 is: 486,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,265.80 : 1,483,812.30 = 324,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,265.80/1,483,812.30 = 324,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,265.80x = 1,483,812.30 × 324,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,265.80x = 481,375,121,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,375,121,978.94/989,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,598.37

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