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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,525.71, 1,483,365.16 and 390,491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,525.71, 1,483,365.16 and 390,491.83 is: 585,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,525.71 : 1,483,365.16 = 390,491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,525.71/1,483,365.16 = 390,491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,525.71x = 1,483,365.16 × 390,491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,525.71x = 579,241,975,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,241,975,886.64/989,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,373.35

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