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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,541.66, 1,484,409.69 and 279,575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,541.66, 1,484,409.69 and 279,575.22 is: 419,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,541.66 : 1,484,409.69 = 279,575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,541.66/1,484,409.69 = 279,575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,541.66x = 1,484,409.69 × 279,575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,541.66x = 415,004,165,651.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,004,165,651.88/989,541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,390.29

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