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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989,902.80, 1,484,854.20 and 358,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989,902.80, 1,484,854.20 and 358,837.20 is: 538,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989,902.80 : 1,484,854.20 = 358,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989,902.80/1,484,854.20 = 358,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989,902.80x = 1,484,854.20 × 358,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989,902.80x = 532,820,923,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,820,923,536.24/989,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,255.80

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