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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,409.60, 1,484,114.40 and 491,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,409.60, 1,484,114.40 and 491,745.60 is: 737,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,409.60 : 1,484,114.40 = 491,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,409.60/1,484,114.40 = 491,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,409.60x = 1,484,114.40 × 491,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,409.60x = 729,806,726,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,806,726,096.64/989,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,618.40

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