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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,546.40, 1,484,319.60 and 390,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,546.40, 1,484,319.60 and 390,308.40 is: 585,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,546.40 : 1,484,319.60 = 390,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,546.40/1,484,319.60 = 390,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,546.40x = 1,484,319.60 × 390,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,546.40x = 579,342,408,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,342,408,164.64/989,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,462.60

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