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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,409.55, 1,483,670.85 and 390,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,409.55, 1,483,670.85 and 390,062.20 is: 584,918.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,409.55 : 1,483,670.85 = 390,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,409.55/1,483,670.85 = 390,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,409.55x = 1,483,670.85 × 390,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,409.55x = 578,723,915,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,723,915,826.87/989,409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,918.47

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