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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,298.96, 1,483,974 and 269,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,298.96, 1,483,974 and 269,646.58 is: 404,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,298.96 : 1,483,974 = 269,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,298.96/1,483,974 = 269,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,298.96x = 1,483,974 × 269,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,298.96x = 400,148,513,908.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,148,513,908.92/989,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,476.84

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