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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,384.40, 1,482,983.10 and 390,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,384.40, 1,482,983.10 and 390,146.40 is: 584,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,384.40 : 1,482,983.10 = 390,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,384.40/1,482,983.10 = 390,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,384.40x = 1,482,983.10 × 390,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,384.40x = 578,580,517,725.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,580,517,725.84/989,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,788.40

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