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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,510.40, 1,484,265.60 and 390,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,510.40, 1,484,265.60 and 390,272.40 is: 585,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,510.40 : 1,484,265.60 = 390,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,510.40/1,484,265.60 = 390,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,510.40x = 1,484,265.60 × 390,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,510.40x = 579,267,897,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,267,897,949.44/989,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,408.60

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