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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,439.60, 1,484,159.40 and 564,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,439.60, 1,484,159.40 and 564,286.80 is: 846,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,439.60 : 1,484,159.40 = 564,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,439.60/1,484,159.40 = 564,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,439.60x = 1,484,159.40 × 564,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,439.60x = 837,491,558,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,491,558,515.92/989,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,430.20

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