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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,866.80, 1,484,508.60 and 390,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,866.80, 1,484,508.60 and 390,628.80 is: 585,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,866.80 : 1,484,508.60 = 390,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,866.80/1,484,508.60 = 390,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,866.80x = 1,484,508.60 × 390,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,866.80x = 579,891,813,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,891,813,007.68/989,866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,828.13

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