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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,656, 1,482,517.92 and 489,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,656, 1,482,517.92 and 489,493.44 is: 733,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,656 : 1,482,517.92 = 489,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,656/1,482,517.92 = 489,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,656x = 1,482,517.92 × 489,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,656x = 725,682,796,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,682,796,522.45/989,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,267.72

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