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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,460.60, 1,483,542.90 and 390,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,460.60, 1,483,542.90 and 390,060.60 is: 584,835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,460.60 : 1,483,542.90 = 390,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,460.60/1,483,542.90 = 390,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,460.60x = 1,483,542.90 × 390,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,460.60x = 578,671,633,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,671,633,699.74/989,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,835.45

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