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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,872.80, 1,484,517.60 and 390,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,872.80, 1,484,517.60 and 390,634.80 is: 585,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,872.80 : 1,484,517.60 = 390,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,872.80/1,484,517.60 = 390,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,872.80x = 1,484,517.60 × 390,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,872.80x = 579,904,235,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,904,235,772.48/989,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,837.13

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