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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,487.40, 1,484,231.10 and 324,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,487.40, 1,484,231.10 and 324,639.40 is: 486,959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,487.40 : 1,484,231.10 = 324,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,487.40/1,484,231.10 = 324,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,487.40x = 1,484,231.10 × 324,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,487.40x = 481,839,893,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,839,893,765.34/989,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,959.10

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