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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,408.60, 1,484,112.90 and 871,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,408.60, 1,484,112.90 and 871,213.40 is: 1,306,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,408.60 : 1,484,112.90 = 871,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,408.60/1,484,112.90 = 871,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,408.60x = 1,484,112.90 × 871,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,408.60x = 1,292,979,045,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,979,045,592.86/989,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,820.10

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