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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,534.99, 1,484,298.84 and 358,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,534.99, 1,484,298.84 and 358,301.18 is: 537,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,534.99 : 1,484,298.84 = 358,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,534.99/1,484,298.84 = 358,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,534.99x = 1,484,298.84 × 358,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,534.99x = 531,826,025,844.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,826,025,844.63/989,534.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,450.45

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