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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,788.08, 1,484,681.52 and 358,700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,788.08, 1,484,681.52 and 358,700.88 is: 538,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,788.08 : 1,484,681.52 = 358,700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,788.08/1,484,681.52 = 358,700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,788.08x = 1,484,681.52 × 358,700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,788.08x = 532,556,567,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,556,567,743.74/989,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,051.10

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