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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,607.40, 1,483,244.70 and 739,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,607.40, 1,483,244.70 and 739,997.80 is: 1,109,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,607.40 : 1,483,244.70 = 739,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,607.40/1,483,244.70 = 739,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,607.40x = 1,483,244.70 × 739,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,607.40x = 1,097,597,814,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,597,814,861.66/989,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109,124.50

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