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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,539.20, 1,484,114.40 and 324,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,539.20, 1,484,114.40 and 324,691.20 is: 486,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,539.20 : 1,484,114.40 = 324,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,539.20/1,484,114.40 = 324,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,539.20x = 1,484,114.40 × 324,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,539.20x = 481,878,885,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,878,885,473.28/989,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,973.01

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