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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,306.40, 1,483,959.60 and 390,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,306.40, 1,483,959.60 and 390,068.40 is: 585,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,306.40 : 1,483,959.60 = 390,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,306.40/1,483,959.60 = 390,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,306.40x = 1,483,959.60 × 390,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,306.40x = 578,845,746,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,845,746,836.64/989,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,102.60

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