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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,783.79, 1,484,675.14 and 358,696.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,783.79, 1,484,675.14 and 358,696.59 is: 538,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,783.79 : 1,484,675.14 = 358,696.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,783.79/1,484,675.14 = 358,696.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,783.79x = 1,484,675.14 × 358,696.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,783.79x = 532,547,909,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,547,909,975.77/989,783.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,044.69

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