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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,534.40, 1,484,301.60 and 590,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,534.40, 1,484,301.60 and 590,625.60 is: 885,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,534.40 : 1,484,301.60 = 590,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,534.40/1,484,301.60 = 590,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,534.40x = 1,484,301.60 × 590,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,534.40x = 876,666,523,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,666,523,080.96/989,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,938.40

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