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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,592.24, 1,483,207.20 and 540,426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,592.24, 1,483,207.20 and 540,426 is: 809,993.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,592.24 : 1,483,207.20 = 540,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,592.24/1,483,207.20 = 540,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,592.24x = 1,483,207.20 × 540,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,592.24x = 801,563,734,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,563,734,267.20/989,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,993.96

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