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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,788.48, 1,484,682 and 568,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,788.48, 1,484,682 and 568,795.84 is: 853,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,788.48 : 1,484,682 = 568,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,788.48/1,484,682 = 568,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,788.48x = 1,484,682 × 568,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,788.48x = 844,480,945,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,480,945,322.88/989,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,193.35

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