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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,273.80, 1,483,824.30 and 324,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,273.80, 1,483,824.30 and 324,425.80 is: 486,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,273.80 : 1,483,824.30 = 324,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,273.80/1,483,824.30 = 324,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,273.80x = 1,483,824.30 × 324,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,273.80x = 481,390,885,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,390,885,586.94/989,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,610.37

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